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Tomato and Anchovy Salad

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Salads with a lot of different components can work well, but those with few ingredients can be just as good.  This tomato and anchovy salad really just has two key ingredients but tastes amazing.  Plum tomatoes cut in half and anchovies.  These are two very different foods that work so well together.  Anchovies pack so much punch for such a tiny fish.  For years I had only come across them atop pizzas, as my dad liked to order them on his half.  If one crossed over onto my side of the pizza I was very upset as I thought they were far too salty and tainted the taste of anything else.  In my early twenties I gave them another shot and did a complete 180 on them.  I soon opted to add them into my Caesar salads and a few other meals when out and about at restaurants.  Bringing them into my own dishes has been a fun adventure too, and since I usually keep salt and sodium amounts down in my diet I don’t at all mind eating anchovies every now and then.

 

Tomato salad with anchovies

While over in Italy we had fresh anchovies from the Mediterranean Sea on our pizzas and other meals and there is really nothing like it.  These were much milder than the cured anchovies I grew up with   After some more research I found that there are many different species of anchovies from waters all of the world, including the Indian Ocean, Atlantic, Pacific and Black Sea.  I have tried out a few Greek recipes that integrate anchovies with other flavors such as capers and lentils, I will soon share some of those recipes too.

Tomato salad with anchovies

How To Buy The Best Anchovy Fillets

As far as buying anchovies, you’ll most often see those packed in oil.  There are other varieties though that may have higher quality as you don’t always know the quality of the oil.  There are salt-packed anchovies of which many are premium and come directly from Italy.  Keep in mind that these often need to be filleted and spines discarded.  There are also jarred anchovies, usually marinated in vinegar.  Check your local seafood resource for their variations, and if you’re lucky enough to be near a bigger city like New York you’ll have many delicious options to try.

Tomato Salad with Anchovies

 

Easy Tomato and Anchovy Salad Recipe

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Tomato and Anchovy Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
Servings: 15
Author: Posh Journal
Ingredients
  • 3 cups plum tomatoes cut into wedges and slices
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 12 small white anchovy fillets
  • 6 leaves small basil
  • 1/4 cup fresh sliced green beans
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, chopped garlic and vinegar
  2. Toss the tomatoes, basil leaves, green beans and anchovy fillets
  3. Add all components to a salad bowl. Serve and enjoy.

 

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  1. Robin Rue (@massholemommy)

    Nov 18, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    Tomato soup is one of my favorites. I love that you added anchovies to yours. Yum.

  4. Jeanette

    Nov 18, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    These pictures make this looks good. I am not fish person so I am not sure about this one for me, but the rest of my family loves fish so I will have to try this out for them.

  6. Savannah Miller

    Nov 18, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    I will have to try this. It looks kind of yummy, I am not big on anchovy at all!!

  7. Annemarie LeBlanc

    Nov 18, 2015 at 11:54 pm

    I know I could make some people cringe, but I love anchovies like I love breathing. I love it on pizza, on salads, and with my pasta. I will have to try your salad recipe. Yum. Can’t wait to make it!

  15. Elizabeth O.

    Nov 19, 2015 at 3:23 am

    I’m not a huge fan of anchovies but it really adds a lot of flavor to any dish. I bet this salad tastes awesome!

  16. Nancy (@spiffykerms)

    Nov 19, 2015 at 6:06 am

    Oh my gosh your photos are gorgeous here. Although I’m not entirely sure I’ve ever had anchovies before – I’m pretty sure I’d eat it right up, just looking at these photos. So appetizing.

  19. R U S S

    Nov 19, 2015 at 11:46 am

    I like tomatoes but am not a huge fan of anchovies. I do eat them though but can’t eat a lot. For this salad, I’m thinking of adding Kesong Puti ( local cheese here in PH ) …. it’ll complement the anchovies.

  25. Megan Elford

    Nov 19, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    It all looks so fresh and full of flavour! I love the idea of adding fresh, delicious dishes to our usual winter-type comfort foods. This salad looks light and refreshing!

  34. lisa @bitesforbabies

    Nov 20, 2015 at 1:38 am

    I’m not a huge fan of anchovies however, they make a great addition to dishes! This sounds delicious actually..I can see how they cut through the sweetness of the tomatoes!

  37. Eileen xo

    Nov 20, 2015 at 4:04 am

    I used to leave anchovies out, started experimenting a few years ago and love them. What a wonderful recipe. looks so delicious. I will be making this one.

  43. Maggie

    Nov 22, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    I’ve never had anchovies. I may get brave enough to try them sometime. Especially if they were already paired with a food that I love.

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