Pink and Black Tomato Salad with Melva Canutera

May 31, 2026

Melva Canutera is as much a part of Andalusian cuisine as a good salad. This one is as simple as it is brilliant – and quick to make:

Ensalada de Tomates Rosas y Negras con Melva Canutera
(Salad of pink and black tomatoes with Melva Canutera)

For 4 people:
• 3–4 ripe pink tomatoes (e.g. Tomate Rosa de Barbastro)
• 2–3 black tomatoes (Kumato or Black Krim)
• 1 jar of Melva Canutera (Melva), drained
• 1 small red onion, very finely chopped (optional)
• Good extra virgin olive oil
• A splash of sherry vinegar
• Fleur de Sel and freshly ground pepper
• A few fresh basil or oregano leaves (optional)

Here’s how:
1. Cut the tomatoes into thick slices or large wedges and arrange them alternately (pink and black) on a flat plate.
2. Season with Fleur de Sel and pepper – feel free to be generous, good tomatoes can handle it.
3. Scatter the drained Melva Canutera over the top in large chunks.
4. Sprinkle the finely chopped onion over it.
5. Drizzle with plenty of olive oil and a small splash of sherry vinegar.
6. Finally, add the herbs – and you’re done. Nothing else is needed.

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