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Sicilian Tomato Conza: A Fresh, Authentic Mediterranean Dressing
Discover Sicilian tomato *conza*, a fresh, vibrant dressing perfect for grilled meat, fish or crusty bruschetta.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 500 g ripe tomatoes
- ✓ 2 garlic cloves
- ✓ 1 handful fresh parsley
- ✓ 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ✓ 1 glass extra-virgin olive oil
- ✓ Salt, to taste
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
If you’d like to bring an unmistakably Sicilian touch to your dishes, make this tomato conza: a simple, fragrant and utterly fresh dressing.
Perfect with grilled meat and fish — or spooned generously over toasted bruschetta — it captures the very essence of Mediterranean flavour in just a few minutes.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly, peel them, remove the seeds and dice them finely.
- 2
Transfer the tomatoes to a large bowl and add the extra-virgin olive oil.
- 3
Season with salt, pepper, finely chopped garlic and parsley, plus a pinch of oregano.
- 4
Mix well with a fork until the dressing becomes fragrant and well combined.
- 5
Let the *conza* rest for about one hour at room temperature so the flavours can develop fully.
- 6
Use it to dress grilled meats, roasted fish or crisp bruschetta.
💡 Tips and Variations
Add a spoonful of chopped capers or a few basil leaves for an extra Mediterranean touch.
For a spicy kick, stir in a pinch of chilli flakes.
📦 Storage
- • Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- • Always serve at room temperature to appreciate its full aroma.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy this tomato conza with a glass of Contea di Sclafani Sangiovese — a dry, harmonious Sicilian red that complements the fresh tomato notes and herb aromas beautifully.
You’ve just prepared tomato conza, an ancient, wholesome Sicilian dressing that brings sunshine and Mediterranean fragrance straight to your table. Simple, versatile and irresistibly good!
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