Tomato Cucumber Carpaccio
Juicy red tomatoes and crisp cucumbers sliced paper-thin are featured in this elegant appetizer. Make it when locally grown tomatoes are at their peak. These vegetables are also delicious served with a bit of pesto.
November 18, 2009
Serves 4
What you need:
- 2 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon capers
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Basil Pesto
What you do:
- Cut the tomatoes and cucumber into paper-thin slices and fan them out on a large serving platter or individual plates.
- Sprinkle the vegetables with chives, capers, a drizzle of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with Basil Pesto if desired.
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