Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and refreshing Nut-Free Vegetable Tartare, a modern twist on classic tartare that's perfect for allergy-friendly dining. This recipe features an array of finely diced fresh ingredients, including juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and earthy carrots, all harmonized with briny capers, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic parsley. The light olive oil dressing ties the flavors together beautifully, while the nut-free profile makes it suitable for guests with nut allergies. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this colorful dish is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light, healthy starter year-round. Serve it elegantly molded in a circular ring or let the vibrant medley shine on a platterβthis vegetable tartare is an impressive, flavorful way to celebrate fresh produce.
Wash all vegetables thoroughly and pat them dry.
Core the tomatoes, remove the seeds, and finely dice the flesh.
Peel the cucumber and carrot. Finely dice both vegetables into uniform small pieces.
Remove the stem and seeds from the red bell pepper and finely dice it.
Peel and finely dice the shallot.
Roughly chop the capers.
Finely chop the fresh parsley leaves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomato, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, shallot, capers, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make a dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Use a circular mold or ring to shape the vegetable tartare into individual servings for a professional presentation. Alternatively, serve in a bowl or on a platter.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors!
Calories |
526 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5113 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.9 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1492 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.