Sliced Tomatoes with Lemon Caper Sauce
Elevate your summer side dishes with this vibrant recipe for Sliced Tomatoes with Lemon Caper Sauce. Juicy, perfectly ripe tomatoes are sliced into thick rounds and draped with a zesty sauce made from fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and briny capers. Minced garlic and a sprinkling of lemon zest add bold layers of flavor, while chopped fresh parsley provides a pop of color and herbaceous brightness. This no-cook tomato recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, making it the ideal appetizer or light accompaniment for grilled meats, seafood, or crusty bread. Perfect for highlighting peak-season tomatoes, this dish is a fresh, tangy, and elegant addition to any summer table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized ripe tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Wash and dry the ripe tomatoes, then slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange the slices on a serving platter, slightly overlapping them.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Stir in the capers, chopped parsley, and lemon zest to the olive oil mixture.
Drizzle the lemon caper sauce evenly over the sliced tomatoes, making sure to distribute the capers and garlic across the platter.
Let the dish sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve immediately as a light side dish or as an appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.8 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1615 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1300 mg | 28% | |
*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.
