Insalata Pantesca
Insalata Pantesca is a traditional Italian salad from the island of Pantelleria. It's a fresh and flavorful dish that combines boiled potatoes, ripe tomatoes, olives, capers, and onions, all dressed with a simple vinaigrette.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Fresh basil leaves - A handful, torn
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Red wine vinegar - 2 tablespoons
- Extra virgin olive oil - 1/4 cup
- Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
- Capers - 2 tablespoons
- Black olives - 1/2 cup, pitted
- Tomatoes - 4 ripe
- Potatoes - 4 medium
Let's Get Started
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and let cool, then peel and cut into chunks.
- Cut the tomatoes into chunks and place in a large salad bowl.
- Add the potatoes, olives, capers, and onion to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the salad with the torn basil leaves before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g
