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Sardines with Heirloom Tomatoes

Name: Sardines with Heirloom Tomatoes
Ingredients: 2 cans or jars sardines packed in water or olive oil (~120 g each); Juice of ½ lemon; Zest of ½ lemon, scrubbed; 3 large organic heirloom tomatoes, roughly chopped; ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; ½ tsp sea salt; Freshly cracked black pepper; Optional garnish: additional parsley, green onions, lemon wedges, and sea salt

Sardines over salted heirloom tomatoes with parsley, green onion, lemon and olive oil — the tomato juices become the dressing.

Method

1
Prep the tomatoes: cut tomatoes into large rustic pieces and place them on a serving platter. Sprinkle with sea salt and allow to rest for 10–15 minutes so the juices release.
2
Season: scatter parsley and green onions generously over the tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and finish with freshly cracked black pepper.
3
Add the sardines: drain the sardines (if packed in olive oil, reserve a small amount) and arrange them over the tomatoes. Grate lemon zest over top and finish with fresh lemon juice.
4
Marinate briefly: allow the platter to sit for a few minutes before serving so the tomato juices, olive oil, lemon, lemon zest, and herbs combine into a natural dressing.
5
Serve immediately while the tomatoes are still juicy and vibrant.

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