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Tomato and onion salad
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 26 kcal —
- Protein 0.8 g 2%
- Carbohydrate 4 g 1%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0.7 g 3%
- Sugars 3.9 g —
- Sodium 2.8 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 1 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 40.3 µg 4%
- Vitamin C 12.5 mg 14%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.41 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 3.3 µg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.47 mg 3%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.21 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 6%
- Biotin (B7) 1.2 µg 4%
- Folate (B9) 12.3 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 18.4 mg 1%
- Iron 0.32 mg 2%
- Magnesium 9.4 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 31.5 mg 3%
- Potassium 230 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.21 mg 2%
- Copper 0.04 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.16 mg 7%
- Selenium 0.5 µg 1%
- Iodine 1 µg 1%
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Questions about Tomato and onion salad
How do you stop the onion overpowering tomato and onion salad?
Slice the onion very thinly and soak it in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain and dry it well before mixing. This softens its sharpness without making the salad watery.
Should you salt tomatoes before making tomato and onion salad?
Salt the tomatoes shortly before serving, or give them about 10 minutes to release their juices. If you salt them well ahead, drain off some liquid before adding the onion and dressing.
How long does tomato and onion salad keep in the fridge?
It is best eaten freshly made. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and use them within a day; the tomatoes soften and release more liquid as they stand.
What dressing goes well with tomato and onion salad?
A simple dressing of olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, salt and black pepper suits the sweet tomatoes and sharp onion. Add chopped parsley or basil if you like, and dress it just before serving.
What can you serve with tomato and onion salad?
It goes well alongside grilled meat, fish or halloumi, and with dishes such as baked potatoes or beans. Mop up the tomato juices with crusty bread.
Can you use red onion instead of brown onion in tomato and onion salad?
Yes. Red onion is often milder and adds colour; slice it thinly just as you would a brown onion. If it still tastes too sharp, soak the slices briefly in cold water.
How is tomato and onion salad different from tomato cucumber salad?
Tomato cucumber salad adds crisp, refreshing cucumber, while tomato and onion salad has a sharper bite from the onion. Per 100 g, tomato cucumber salad has 28 kcal and 0.95 g fat, compared with 26 kcal and 0.3 g fat in tomato and onion salad.
Source: Fineli (Finland) 3308 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
