Tomato Salad

Kale Salad

Tomato Salad was a childhood favourite of mine and today I serve it to my children. Such a simple salad, but delicious flavours and always popular in our household. I serve the herbs on the side as our youngest doesn’t enjoy them, and so we add these to the dish at a later stage.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

1 small or 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons

1 1/2 pounds tomatoes (cherry tomatoes are my favourite)

1/4 cup packed fresh herbs of your choice. Consider basil, cilantro, dill, parsley, or a combination, coarsely chopped

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 tbsp. red wine vinegar

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Method:

Place the onion in small bowl and cover with cold water. Let stand while you prepare the rest of the ingredients, about 10 minutes.

If you are using large tomatoes, then core them and slice slice into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons. I like to use cherry tomatoes and I simply slice these in half or quarters.

Place in a large bowl and add the herbs, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Drain the onions and add to the bowl.

Toss to combine and let stand for at least 10 or up to 30 minutes before serving.

Taste and season with more salt, pepper, vinegar, or oil as needed.

Additional Notes:

I serve the herbs on the side of the dish. This is because our youngest prefers the salad without the herbs in it.

Equipment Used:

Bowl

Spoon

Knife

Chopping board