Tomato salad
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| Alternative names | Insalata pomodoro |
|---|---|
| Type | Salad |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Calabria |
| Main ingredients | olive oil, tomatoes, basil, salt, red onion, oregano, chili pepper |
| Variations | Insalata Caprese |
Tomato salad (Italian: Insalata pomodoro or simply insalata) is a basic Italian salad, made of sliced tomatoes, red onion, and basil, seasoned with salt, oregano and extra virgin olive oil, paired with hot chili pepper. A common dish from Calabria in southern Italy, usually eaten in the summer months when tomatoes are most ripe. Most often it is paired with a crusty Italian bread.
Variants
The salad is completely customizable; variants may include ingredients such as herbs, proteins, and balsamic vinegar. Among the most popular of variants is the Insalata Caprese and Panzanella (Bread and Tomato Salad).
See also
References
- ↑ Monaco, Emily (January 9, 2016). "How The Tomato Transformed The European Diet".
- ↑ Gentilcore, David (2010). Pomodoro!: A History of the Tomato in Italy on JSTOR. Columbia University Press. doi:10.7312/gent15206. ISBN 978-0-231-15206-8. JSTOR 10.7312/gent15206. Search this book on
- ↑ "Varieties of Italian Tomato". www.deliciousitaly.com.
- ↑ "Tomato Salad - Southern Italian Style". August 29, 2015.
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