Charcoal grilled ox-heart tomato, olive, onion and anchovy salad
serves
6
Deliciously flavour-packed, meaty ox-heart tomatoes shine in this summery side that pairs perfectly with grilled fish.
Ingredients (8)
- 600g ripe ox-heart tomatoes
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 100g good-quality pitted green olives, drained, torn
- 1 small white onion, very thinly sliced into rounds
- 12 anchovy fillets in oil, drained
- 1 tbs tiny salted capers, rinsed, drained
- 2 tbs red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
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1.Preheat a charcoal grill until it’s truly hot and ready to grill on. Halve and core tomatoes. Rub a little olive oil onto skin side of tomatoes and season the cut side well with salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper.
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2.On a preheated grilling rack over the coals, position the tomato halves skin-side down over the hottest part of the grill and grill for 3-4 minutes until heavily burnished all over and the skins almost resemble a grilled red capsicum (don’t turn to the flesh side). Transfer to a clean cutting board and set aside.
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3.Once cooled, cut the tomato into uneven chunky pieces and place on the serving plate. Add the olives, onion, anchovies and capers and gently toss to combine.
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4.Combine the vinegar and remaining oil in a small bowl. Season with salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper (I always like it with a generous amount of salt and vinegar, but it’s up to you). Drizzle over the tomatoes and toss to coat.
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5.Right before serving, add fresh basil leaves and toss together once more.
Recipe Notes
This salad accompanies Josh's charcoal John Dory. It can be made ahead of schedule, as you’ll find it improves in flavour when left to stand, but avoid putting this salad in the fridge (however, if there are any leftovers, store them in a container in the fridge).
Store any leftover gremolata in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. It’s excellent with grilled meats and vegetables.
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