Mediterranean · Salads
Tomato Salad
The simplest salad in the world — when tomatoes are truly ripe.
Ingredients
- very ripe juicy tomatoes600 g
- red onion0.5 piece
- garlic1 clove
- extra virgin olive oil4-5 tbsp
- sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar2 tbsp
- dried oregano1 tsp
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
- 1Cut tomatoes into large wedges or thick rounds and place in a salad bowl.
- 2Slice red onion into very thin rings. Soak in ice water for 5-10 minutes, then squeeze well.
- 3Rub the inside of the salad bowl with the cut garlic clove.
- 4Add onion to tomatoes and sprinkle with oregano.
- 5Mix olive oil and vinegar, season and pour over the salad.
- 6Let sit for 10-15 minutes — the tomatoes will release juice that blends with the dressing into an incredible sauce.
- 7Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce at the bottom.