Tomatoes Nicoise Recipe

Name: Tomatoes Nicoise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small shallot, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, grated; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 8 anchovy fillets, 2 finely chopped and 6 for garnish; 2 tablespoons roughly chopped black nicoise or oil-cured olives, plus whole olives for garnish; 6 small red tomatoes; 12 cherry tomatoes in assorted colors; 1 tablespoon small capers, rinsed; 12 basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 small shallot, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, grated
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 anchovy fillets, 2 finely chopped and 6 for garnish
2 tablespoons roughly chopped black nicoise or oil-cured olives, plus whole olives for garnish
6 small red tomatoes
12 cherry tomatoes in assorted colors
1 tablespoon small capers, rinsed
12 basil leaves

1
Make the vinaigrette: Put the shallot in a small bowl.
2
Add garlic, salt and pepper and cover with red wine vinegar.
3
Macerate 10 minutes, then whisk in olive oil, chopped anchovy and chopped olives.
4
Cut each tomato crosswise into 2 thick slices.
5
Place slices on a platter in one layer and season with salt and pepper.
6
Season cherry tomatoes with salt and dress with vinaigrette.
7
Spoon cherry tomatoes and vinaigrette evenly over tomato slices.
8
Top each tomato slice with half an anchovy filet, then sprinkle with capers.
9
Garnish with basil leaves and whole olives.
10
Serve at cool room temperature.

378

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small shallot, finely diced, 2 garlic cloves, grated, Salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Tomatoes Nicoise 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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Tomatoes Nicoise

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Variations & substitutions

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