Tomato and Onion Salad (Printable Version)

Crisp tomatoes and sharp onions with light vinaigrette, ready in 10 minutes.

# What You'll 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 emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the tomatoes and onions, ensuring all slices receive coating.
04 - Sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Allow the salad to marinate for 5 minutes at room temperature before serving to develop flavors.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • The vinaigrette pulls natural sweetness from ripe tomatoes while taming the onion's sharp bite into something remarkably mellow
  • Ten minutes is all you need to create a side dish that makes people ask for the recipe
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  • Soaking those onion slices in cold water for ten minutes takes away that harsh bite that lingers too long
  • The five minute wait time is not optional, it transforms a good salad into an unforgettable one
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  • Use your sharpest knife for clean onion slices that do not bruise
  • Let your tomatoes come to room temperature before starting for the best flavor

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