Salentina Caponatina di Verdure Sott Olio Salentina

Caponatina di Verdure Sott Olio Salentina is a gastronomic specialty that encapsulates the authentic taste of the Mediterranean summer. Each ingredient is carefully selected and processed according to traditional methods that preserve its flavor and nutritional properties. The process begins with manual cutting of the fresh vegetables, followed by careful drying in the sun that concentrates the flavors and gives a unique texture to the final product.

The preparation follows an ancient Salento recipe that calls for a balanced mix of eggplant, zucchini, yellow peppers, onions, tomatoes and chilies, enriched by the presence of capers and fine Cellina di Nardò black olives. Each vegetable is dried separately to keep its organoleptic characteristics intact, before being expertly assembled and preserved in high-quality extra virgin olive oil.

The versatility of Caponatina di Verdure makes it a valuable ingredient in the kitchen. It lends itself perfectly as a condiment for pasta dishes, where it enhances the taste of pasta with its mix of Mediterranean flavors. As an appetizer, it can be served on crostini or inside gourmet pucce, while as a side dish it excellently accompanies main courses of meat or fish. Its artisanal preparation, free of preservatives, guarantees a genuine product that keeps the authentic taste of freshly picked vegetables intact.

Ingredients:

• Extra virgin olive oil (56%)
• Partially rehydrated dried vegetables (32%) – eggplant, onion, tomatoes, peppers and zucchini
• Wine vinegar
• Capers, pitted olives Cellina di Nardò
• Oregano, sugar, salt.

Distinctive Features:

• Entirely handcrafted workmanship
• Hand-cut vegetables
• Natural drying in the Salento sun
• Preservation in top-quality extra virgin olive oil
• Absence of preservatives
• Use of Cellina di Nardò olives, a prized native variety

Uses of Salento Caponatina di Verdure Sott Olio in the Kitchen

• A condiment, it enhances the flavor of traditional Mediterranean pasta dishes.
• Preparing creative appetizers, from bruschetta to gourmet pucce.
• Side dish, characterfully accompanies main courses of meat and fish.
• Preparing pizzas for adds a touch of authenticity.