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Nutritional Values

🔥120kcal
💪2gProtein
🌾14gCarbs
🥑8gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Santorini Capers Salad

How to order / say it
Say it Καππαροσαλάτα — [ka-pa-roh-sah-LA-ta]
Order I'd like the Santorini capers salad, please.
Locally Θα ήθελα την καππαροσαλάτα, παρακαλώ.
Say locally

A fresh salad made with caper leaves, tomatoes, onions, and a simple olive oil dressing.

Why try it?

Exploring Santorini's caper salad is essential to grasp the essence of Greek island cuisine, where simple, local ingredients are transformed into refreshing dishes.

How it tastes

The salad is crisp and zesty, characterized by the sharpness of capers and sweet tomatoes, balanced by the richness of olive oil.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

Capers have been collected from the wild cliffs of Santorini since ancient times. The salad reflects the island's tradition of creating fresh and flavorful dishes from limited but high-quality ingredients.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 50 g capers
  • 🥕 30 g caper leaves
  • 🥕 100 g tomato
  • 🧄 50 g onion
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil
  • 🍋 10 ml vinegar
  • 🧂 5 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Slice the tomatoes and onions thinly.
  2. 2 Combine capers, caper leaves, tomato, and onion in a bowl.
  3. 3 Dress with olive oil, vinegar, and salt.
  4. 4 Toss gently and serve chilled.

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