Easy Tomato, Red Onion, And Kalamata Olive Summer S

Name: Easy Tomato, Red Onion, And Kalamata Olive Summer Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 teaspoons honey; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 1/2 ounces capers, drained; 2 teaspoons chives, snipped; coarse salt (Kosher or Sea salt); fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 6 -8 vine-ripened tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1 cup kalamata olive, pitted; 5 ounces cheese (crumbled blue cheese OR curls of Romano cheese made with a vegetable peeler); 1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs, minced (basil, flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, and mint); crushed red pepper flakes (to taste) (optional)

Servings: persons

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 ounces capers, drained
2 teaspoons chives, snipped
coarse salt (Kosher or Sea salt)
fresh ground black pepper
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 -8 vine-ripened tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 cup kalamata olive, pitted
5 ounces cheese (crumbled blue cheese OR curls of Romano cheese made with a vegetable peeler)
1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs, minced (basil, flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, and mint)
crushed red pepper flakes (to taste) (optional)

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["In a medium bowl combine 4 cups of ice cold water and 2 teaspoons salt; stir to dissolve the salt. Add the onion rings; let stand for 20 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.", "Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, garlic, capers, chives, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the oil in a stream, whisking; whisk the vinaigrette until it is emulsified.", "On a chilled deep serving platter, alternate the tomato slices and onion rings, scatter the Kalamatas over them. Drizzle 1/3 - 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette over the salad, reserve the remaining vinaigrette.", "Chill salad for 20 minutes. Sprinkle over the top your choice of cheese, the minced herbs, and the red pepper flakes (optional). Drizzle 2 or 3 tablespoons of the reserved vinaigrette over the cheese and herbs. (Any leftover vinaigrette can be refrigerated and used within 1 week.)", "Let salad stand for a minimum of 15 - 20 minutes before serving.", "COOK'S TIP: Because the longer you let the flavors ""marry"

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Easy Tomato, Red Onion, And Kalamata Olive Summer Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Easy Tomato, Red Onion, And Kalamata Olive Summer Salad

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