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Salad Provencal

A crisp and colorful raw vegetable salad featuring juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, salty Niçoise olives, and fragrant basil in a classic vinaigrette.

15 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 English cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Nicoise olives, pitted
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 4 chopped ripe tomatoes, 1 sliced English cucumber, 1/2 thinly sliced red onion, 1/2 cup pitted Nicoise olives, and 2 tbsp drained capers in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Whisk 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt together in a small bowl until emulsified.

  3. 3

    Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently to coat.

  4. 4

    Garnish with 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.

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Questions

What is Salad Provencal?

A crisp and colorful raw vegetable salad featuring juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, salty Niçoise olives, and fragrant basil in a classic vinaigrette. This reference files it under French salad: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for capers in Salad Provencal?

The entry for Salad Provencal calls for 2 tbsp capers, drained. In its place: Chopped green olives give the same briny pop.

Is Salad Provencal keto-friendly?

A serving of Salad Provencal carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How many carbs are in Salad Provencal?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 8 g of carbohydrate in about 140 calories, with 2 g protein and 12 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Salad Provencal?

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

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