Tomato And Onion Salad (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced into rounds
02 - 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

→ Dressing

04 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Layer the sliced tomatoes and red onion on a large serving platter, overlapping slightly for an attractive presentation.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the tomatoes and onions, ensuring all pieces receive some dressing.
04 - Sprinkle the chopped parsley across the top of the salad for a burst of color and fresh flavor.
05 - Let the salad rest for 5 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes but looks like something from a restaurant
  • The marinating time transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary
02 -
  • The soaking trick for onions really works if you find raw onion too intense
  • This salad tastes better after sitting for those five minutes, do not skip it
03 -
  • Slice tomatoes with a serrated knife to avoid squishing them
  • Let the salad come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor

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