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Insalata Pomodoro
Italian tomato salad
Alternative namesTomato Salad
TypeSalad
Place of originItaly
Region or stateReggio
Main ingredientsolive oil, tomatoes, basil, salt, red onion, oregano, chili pepper
VariationsInsalata Caprese

Insalata Pomodoro (or simply insalata) is the basic Italian tomato salad, made of sliced tomatoes, red onion, and basil, seasoned with salt, oregano and extra virgin olive oil, paired with hot chili peppers. A common dish in Itay, especially Calabria, a region in southern Italy. The dish is sually eaten during summer months or when tomatoes are most ripe. Often it is paired with a crusty Italian bread like ciabatta.

Variants

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The salad is completely customizable variants may include ingredients such as herbs, proteins, and balsamic vinegar. Among the most popular of variants is the Insalata Caprese and Panzanella (Bread and Tomato Salad).

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References

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1.[1] 2.[2] 3.[3] 4.[4]

  1. ^ Monaco, Emily (January 9, 2016). "How The Tomato Transformed The European Diet".
  2. ^ Gentilcore, David (2010). Pomodoro!. Columbia University Press. doi:10.7312/gent15206. ISBN 9780231152068. JSTOR 10.7312/gent15206.
  3. ^ "Varieties of Italian Tomato". www.deliciousitaly.com.
  4. ^ Munthe, Axel (19 October 2022). Historia de San Michele. Siruela. ISBN 9788419419521.

Category:Capri, Campania Category:Cheese dishes Category:Italian cuisine Category:Neapolitan cuisine Category:Salads Category:Tomato dishes Category:Vegetable dishes

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