Tomato And Onion Salad (Print View)
Crisp tomatoes and sharp onions with light vinaigrette—a refreshing side ready in 10 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
02 - 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dressing
04 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Arrange the sliced tomatoes and onions on a large serving plate in an alternating pattern for visual appeal.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the arranged tomatoes and onions, ensuring all pieces receive coating.
04 - Sprinkle chopped parsley generously across the top for fresh color and herbaceous flavor.
05 - Let the salad rest at room temperature for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
# Expert Tips:
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- It transforms five basic ingredients into something that tastes like summer itself
- The vinaigrette comes together in seconds but makes everything taste restaurant-worthy
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- Soaking onion slices in ice water for ten minutes transforms them from eye-watering sharp to pleasantly crisp
- The salad needs that five minute marinating time or the flavors will taste separate and unfinished
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- Room temperature tomatoes have significantly more flavor than cold ones from the refrigerator
- The dressing can be doubled and kept in a jar for several days, just give it a good shake before using