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Anchovy Tomato Salad

Crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, salty olives, and savory cured anchovies tossed in an herb vinaigrette. This fresh salad offers a perfect balance of bold briny flavors and summer produce.

15 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained
  • 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup English cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
  • 2 tsp capers, drained
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano until combined.

  2. 2

    Add 2 cups chopped ripe tomatoes, 1 cup sliced English cucumber, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1/4 cup halved pitted Kalamata olives, and 2 tsp drained capers to the bowl.

  3. 3

    Toss the vegetables gently in the dressing until evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Top the salad with 2 oz drained oil-packed anchovy fillets and serve immediately.

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Questions

What can I use instead of anchovies in Anchovy Tomato Salad?

The entry for Anchovy Tomato Salad calls for 2 oz oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained. In its place: A teaspoon of fish sauce or a little miso per two fillets supplies the same savory background. For a vegetarian version, leave them out and add a pinch more salt.

Is Anchovy Tomato Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Anchovy Tomato Salad carries 6 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

Does Anchovy Tomato Salad contain fish?

Yes: 2 oz oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Anchovy Tomato Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 7 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Anchovy Tomato Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Water seeps out of the tomatoes as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Anchovy Tomato Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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