A simple and fresh, fat-free salad with influences from Cape Town

Tomato & onion salad recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1⁄2 cucumber, sliced (optional)
  • 1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp white malt vinegar
  • 1 tsp caster sugar

Method

  • Pour boiling water over the onion and leave for 10 mins.

  • Arrange the tomatoes and cucumber (if using) on a plate, then scatter over the drained onions.

  • Mix the chilli and garlic with the vinegar and sugar, then season with salt. Drizzle over the salad just before serving.

  • This can be prepared and chilled up to 1 hr ahead, but dress just before serving.

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