Tomato Salad With Celery Capers Olives And Balsamic Food

TOMATO SALAD WITH CELERY, CAPERS, OLIVES AND BALSAMIC

Steps:

• Make a nice bed of arugula on a large platter. Arrange the sliced tomatoes on top, followed by the celery and red onions. Sprinkle on the basil, olives and capers. Drizzle with the extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

CELERY WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES AND CAPERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil on medium heat until shimmery.
• Add the onion, stir well to coat with oil, let cook while preparing the celery.
• Trim the celery ends, cut ribs in thirds lengthwise, then into two-inch lengths.
• Add the celery, stir well, then let cook undisturbed for 4 minutes. Stir, then pour in tomatoes, turn down the heat to medium low, cover and let cook until celery is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Uncover and stir in capers and olives and cook til warmed through and tomato juice cooks almost all the way down. Stir in basil.
• Season to taste.
• Serve immediately. Enjoy!

TOMATO, CAPER, OLIVE AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange tomatoes on large platter. Drizzle with vinegar, then oil. Sprinkle very lightly with salt and generously with pepper. Sprinkle with olives, blue cheese, capers and anchovies, if desired. Garnish with basil leaves and serve.