Simple Tomato Salad
If you think you can’t make impressive salads with one ingredient, then try this simple tomato salad and wait for all the compliments. The key is to let the ingredients marinate together at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before serving. Try this salad with green tomatoes, or try a mix of both red and green and yellow tomatoes.
If you want to take this salad a little further, choose one of the additional add-ons from the list below: crispy capers, thinly sliced olives, or slices of bocconcini.
Ingredients 9
3 tomato, ripe, thinly sliced into rounds
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1⁄2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 1⁄2 tbsp olive oil
1⁄2 tsp salt
Optional Add Ons
bocconcini, thinly sliced, optional
olives, thinly sliced, optional
capers, crispy, optional
1 handful basil, fresh, leaves, optional
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Method 4
Thinly slice 3-4 ripe into rounds and layer on a plate or in a shallow bowl.
Add a minced clove or two if you want a punch of flavour. Drizzle over the , the and sprinkle with and lots of cracked pepper.
Set aside at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
Top the salad with one of the additional add ons - fresh . sliced olives or crispy capers, or thin slices of bocconcini.
Cornersmith's tips
This salad is on my table in summer at least once a week. I serve it with everything! Grilled halloumi, hummus and flatbreads; grilled meats; or as a side with a pasta dish, a frittata, or a spinach pie.
