Chunky Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette

Name: Chunky Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1¼-1½ lb fresh plum tomatoes (seeded and cut into ½ in dice); 1-2 shallots (thinly sliced); ¼ cup chopped fresh basil (lightly packed); ⅓ cup red-wine vinegar; ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

BySharonD214 September 22, 2022September 22, 2022

Recipe from: Steve Johnson

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 2 cups

Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients

1¼-1½ lb fresh plum tomatoes seeded and cut into ½ in dice
1-2 shallots thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh basil lightly packed
⅓ cup red-wine vinegar
¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes, shallots, basil, vinegar, oil, ¾ tsp salt, pepper to taste, taking care not to rough up the tomatoes too much.
Taste for seasoning: You'll need a fair amount of salt to bring out the flavor of the tomatoes. Set aside at room temperature until serving time.