Tomato and Onion Salad (Printable Version)

Crisp tomatoes and sharp onions with light vinaigrette, 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
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing
03 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the tomatoes and onions
04 - Sprinkle chopped parsley on top for freshness
05 - Allow the salad to marinate for 5 minutes before serving for optimal flavor

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No heat required, making it perfect for hot weather or when you want something refreshing
  • The dressing hits that perfect balance between tangy and smooth, making everything taste brighter
  • Ready in ten minutes but tastes like it marinated all day
02 -
  • Soaking those sliced onions in cold water for ten minutes takes away that harsh raw onion bite while keeping their crunch intact
  • The salad actually tastes better after sitting briefly, so don't stress about timing it perfectly with the rest of your meal
03 -
  • Use a mandoline if you have one for perfectly even onion slices that melt in your mouth
  • Taste a tomato before you start dressing the salad, adjusting the vinegar if they're especially tart or the salt if they're mild

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