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
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

# Steps:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • The vinegar mellows the onions as they sit together
  • You can throw it together in under ten minutes flat
02 -
  • Soaking sliced onions in ice water for ten minutes takes away that harsh bite if raw onion isnt your thing
  • The salad gets better as it sits so feel free to make it a little early
03 -
  • Room temperature tomatoes have way more flavor than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • Use a plate with slightly raised edges so you dont lose any of those precious juices

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