Spanish Tomato Salad Recipe

6g protein · 15 min · 191 kcal

Spanish Tomato Salad Recipe

The temperatures are rising, the sun is shining brighter, and that can only mean that summer is right around the corner. Do not let the summer find you unarmed, you have to be prepared to fight it with the freshest dishes, and one of them is the Spanish tomato salad. This is the ultimate summer salad because it refreshes you immediately, so keep reading this article to learn how to make it and give it a chance.

15 min5 servings191 kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 100gr manchego cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar (or to taste)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash the tomatoes well. Chop them into slices...: Wash the tomatoes well. Chop them into slices and place them in a large bowl or plate. You can peel it if you prefer, but if you wash them well there are no problems with the skin.

  2. 2

    Peel and chop the onion julienne-style. If you...: Peel and chop the onion julienne-style. If you want it to have a softer flavor, put the onion slices in a strainer and run some hot water on top of them, this will make the flavor milder. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Peel the garlic, and mince it. Pour it...: Peel the garlic, and mince it. Pour it over the tomato.

  4. 4

    Add the onions to the bowl and season...: Add the onions to the bowl and season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Cover with a drizzle of olive oil and...: Cover with a drizzle of olive oil and another drizzle with a smaller amount of vinegar to dress the salad.

  6. 6

    Put the parsley (optional), and mix all the...: Put the parsley (optional), and mix all the salad so that everything is completely coated in the dressing and parsley. Taste it to see if it needs more seasoning.

  7. 7

    Shred the manchego cheese and pour it on...: Shred the manchego cheese and pour it on top of the Spanish summer salad, and now you can serve it.

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