“Mediterranean Salad” of Prodotti del Sud
Mediterranean Salad “Prodotti del Sud”
An explosion of freshness and flavors of Southern Italy in a colorful and easy to prepare salad. Perfect as a side dish, a light main course or to accompany your aperitifs with the best products of our land.
Ingredients:
200g ripe cherry tomatoes
1 medium cucumber
1 yellow or red pepper (or half of both)
1 red onion from Tropea (or a small red onion)
100g black olives from Gaeta (or other pitted olives available on the site)
50g capers in salt (desalted)
100g feta cheese DOP (or mozzarella/primosale available)
Fresh or dried oregano to taste
Fresh basil to taste
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Iodized sea salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
(Optional) Lettuce or rocket ”
(Optional) Homemade bread croutons
Preparation:
Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and cut them in half.
Peel the cucumber and cut it into rounds or cubes.
Wash the pepper, remove the seeds and filaments, and cut it into strips or cubes.
Finely slice the red onion.
If using salted capers, rinse them thoroughly under running water.
In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, red onion, olives and desalted capers.
Cut the feta (or other cheese of choice) into cubes and add it delicately.
Chop the fresh basil and add it to the salad. Sprinkle with oregano.
Dress with plenty of extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix gently.
(Optional) Arrange the lettuce/rocket on the bottom of the plates and place the salad on top. Serve with bread croutons.
Notes and Tips “Prodotti del Sud”:
Enhance your pickled foods: Add artichokes, eggplants or mushrooms in oil for a more intense flavor.
An extra touch: Try adding boiled chickpeas or cannellini beans for a unique dish.
With our tuna: Add tuna in oil for a richer and more protein-rich version.
Cheeses from the heart of the South: Experiment with fresh scamorza or buffalo mozzarella bites.
Delicate acidity: A drizzle of white wine vinegar or lemon juice will enhance the flavors.
