Pantesca Salad
Pantesca salad is a traditional dish from the island of Pantelleria, fresh, simple and full of Mediterranean flavours. Potatoes, tomatoes, olives and capers are combined with olive oil and herbs to create a light and aromatic salad perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
- 500 g potatoes
- 200 g cherry tomatoes
- 40 g black olives
- 20 g capers
- 1 small red onion
- 30 ml extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley or oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
How to Make It
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender
- Drain and let cool slightly
- Peel and cut into chunks
- Halve the cherry tomatoes
- Slice the red onion thinly
- Place everything in a bowl
- Add olives and capers
- Drizzle with olive oil
- Season with salt and pepper
- Add chopped herbs
- Toss gently and serve
Tips
- Let potatoes cool slightly before mixing
- Use good quality olive oil
- Slice onion very thin
- Best served at room temperature
Storage
- Keep refrigerated for up to 1 day
- Not suitable for freezing