Tomato and Onion Salad (Printable)

Crisp ripe tomatoes and sharp red onions tossed in a light vinaigrette with fresh parsley. A refreshing side ready in just 10 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced into rounds
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 fresh lemon juice
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Arrange tomato and onion slices in overlapping layers on a large serving platter.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the arranged vegetables.
04 - Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for color and freshness.
05 - Let the salad rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking required
  • The marinating time transforms simple ingredients into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant
02 -
  • Give the salad those 5 minutes of marinating time, as it completely changes how the flavors come together
  • Thin onion slices make all the difference between a pleasant crunch and an overwhelming bite
03 -
  • Use your sharpest knife to slice the onions as thinly as possible for the best texture
  • Let the tomatoes come to room temperature before slicing, as cold tomatoes have less flavor

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