Pantelleria is a tiny island that lies at the edge of the Tyrrhenian Sea, just south of Sicily, barely 80 miles
<br />off the coast of Tunisia. It is mountainous and lush with grape vines, olives, and most famously, capers,
<br />the star of the island that grows in abundance everywhere. Pantesca salad is featured on most menus
<br />on the island, where it is eaten either as an antipasto (before the meal) or as a side salad with the meal.
<br />It is worth the effort to seek out large salt-preserved capers, which have a deeper and fuller flavor than
<br />the tiny capers that are more commonly available packed in brine.

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