Recipe: Salad with tomato, burrata and smoked eel

Who doesn't crave a refreshing salad in the middle of summer?

Today, we’re bringing you a special recipe that we prepare at La Subhasta, which is a huge hit among our guests—especially during summer!

Get a pen and paper ready because below we break down all the details of our tomato, burrata, and smoked eel salad, a unique recipe from Mediterranean cuisine in l’Ametlla de Mar.

What makes this salad special?

Besides being made with all the love from the La Subhasta team—and the fact that you can now prepare it at home—this isn't just any ordinary salad.

At La Subhasta, we work with organic, locally sourced produce found right here in our town of l’Ametlla de Mar or the surrounding area.

That’s why our tomatoes come from Xavi. Xavi has a vegetable garden here in L’Ametlla de Mar and is passionate about every variety of tomato you could possibly imagine. The tomatoes we use to craft this salad come directly from his stand at the local village market, Frutería Àngela.

And of course, when it comes to the smoked eel, at La Subhasta we offer the finest, most exclusive smoked eel—the most traditional from the Delta de l’Ebre —sourced directly from its sole producers, El Roset.

Combined with the burrata, the tomatoes and smoked eel create a fresh and flavorful pairing that is quick, easy, and perfect for when you have guests over or want to treat the family.

Here is the recipe for this delicious salad:

Tomato, Burrata, and Smoked Eel Salad Recipe

Servings: 1

Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 75 g fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 burrata
• 20 g smoked eel fillet
• 15 g pistachios
• Arugula / Rocket (to taste)
• Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• Vinegar
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Dress the base: In a bowl, toss the chopped fresh tomatoes. Season with salt, a splash of vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil to taste. Transfer them directly to your serving plate.
   
2. Build the layers: Place a handful of arugula on top of the seasoned tomatoes, and nestle the burrata right on top.
   
3. Add the eel: Cut the smoked eel fillet into bite-sized pieces and scatter them over the burrata.
   
4. The final touch: Lightly sauté the pistachios and cherry tomatoes in a skillet. Distribute them warm over the entire dish. Finish with a crack of black pepper.

And just like that, your dish is ready to enjoy.

Here at La Subhasta, we have to ask: Are you the type who dips bread into the tomato juices at the bottom of the plate? If not, we highly recommend it!

Enjoy!

As you can see, this salad is a quick and easy dish to make—ideal for summer to beat the high heat of this season.

And if you’d rather taste ours directly, don’t hesitate to order it next time you visit our restaurant. We’d be delighted to make it for you!

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