ROMAN SUMMER SALAD

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You are gonna love this! Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis from her show Everyday Italian, Episode: Dressing Up BBQ.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup pitted green olives, halved
1/2 cup black olives, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
3 anchovy fillets, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
1 garlic clove, minced
8 fresh basil leaves, shredded
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb vine ripened tomatoes (about 3 tomatoes)
1/2 cup quartered marinated artichoke hearts (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat until thick, syrupy, and measuring 1/4 cup, about 20 minutes.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Combine the olives, parsley, anchovies, capers, garlic, basil, pepper, and olive oil in a small bowl and toss to combine.
  • To serve, slice the tomatoes into 1/4" thick rounds and place, slightly overlapping, on a serving plate. Place artichoke hearts, if using, over top of tomatoes.
  • Spoon the olive and parsley mixture over the tomatoes.
  • Drizzle the reduced balsamic over the salad and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.8, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 653.9, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 2.5

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