Tomato Tonnato

Name: Tomato Tonnato
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 three-ounce can imported tuna packed in olive oil, drained and flaked; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons drained capers; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 anchovy fillets, optional; 1 fat garlic clove, smashed and peeled; 2 tablespoons tightly packed basil leaves, more for garnish; 2 pounds mixed tomatoes, large ones cut in slices, small ones cut in wedges; Coarse sea salt; Black pepper; Crusty bread, for serving

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 three-ounce can imported tuna packed in olive oil, drained and flaked
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons drained capers
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 anchovy fillets, optional
1 fat garlic clove, smashed and peeled
2 tablespoons tightly packed basil leaves, more for garnish
2 pounds mixed tomatoes, large ones cut in slices, small ones cut in wedges
Coarse sea salt
Black pepper
Crusty bread, for serving

Directions

1

In a blender, combine olive oil, tuna, mayonnaise, capers, lemon juice, anchovies, garlic and 2 tablespoons basil and puree until creamy.
2

Lay tomatoes out on a platter and spoon sauce over the tops.
3

Season with salt and a generous amount of pepper and garnish with basil leaves.
4

Serve with bread.