Thinly sliced heirloom tomato with shaved parmesan, garlic and extra virgin olive oil

Tomato Carpaccio with Valèvida EVOO, Garlic, Parmesan & Lime

Fresh • No-Cook • Mediterranean

Paper-thin tomatoes dressed simply with Valèvida EVOO, fresh lime, garlic, and shaved Parmesan—bright, clean, and elegant.

Prep10 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Total10 minutes
Serves4

Instructions

  1. Slice tomatoes very thinly and arrange in a single overlapping layer on a large plate.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk Valèvida EVOO, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spoon dressing evenly over tomatoes. Let sit for 3–5 minutes to absorb flavor.
  4. Scatter Parmesan and basil over the top.
  5. Finish with a final drizzle of Valèvida and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
  6. Serve immediately.

Serving idea: Pair with crusty bread to soak up the juices.

Make It Yours

  • Add creaminess: burrata or fresh mozzarella.
  • Add crunch: toasted pine nuts or pistachios.
  • Add sweetness: a drizzle of aged balsamic.
  • Seasonal swap: try thinly sliced zucchini in peak summer.

Valèvida Note

With no cooking involved, the olive oil becomes the structure of the dish—carrying citrus, softening garlic, and amplifying the sweetness of ripe tomatoes.

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