Tomato, Cucumber & Basil Salad

Name: Tomato, Cucumber & Basil Salad
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g Tomato; 300 g Cucumber; 40 g Red onion; 8 g Fresh basil; 10 g Cilantro; 1.5 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar; 0.25 tsp Salt; 0.13 tsp Black pepper

Juicy tomato wedges, crisp cucumber and generous fresh herbs with a light wine-vinegar dressing.

20 minutes · Easy · 4 servings

Original house recipe · Not yet kitchen-tested

Ingredients

Tomato400 g
Cucumber300 g
Red onion40 g
Fresh basil8 g
Cilantro10 g
Olive oil1.5 tbsp
Red wine vinegar1 tbsp
Salt0.25 tsp
Black pepper0.13 tsp

Quantities describe recipe usage, not package sizes.

Allergen notes

Check wine vinegar for sulphites; no other common allergens in the listed ingredients.

Method

Prepare the vegetables

Wash and dry the tomatoes, cucumber and herbs. Cut the tomatoes into bite-size wedges and the cucumber into 1 cm half-moons. Peel and thinly slice the onion. Tear the basil and roughly chop the cilantro.

Dress at the table

Whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the vegetables and herbs, then toss gently. Leave for 5 minutes while setting the table, toss once more and divide into four small starter bowls with the juices. Serve immediately; refrigerate the vegetables and dressing separately if preparing ahead.

Keep the tomato pieces generous rather than finely diced so the salad stays juicy without becoming watery.

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