Ensalada de Tomate y Cebolla

Name: Ensalada de Tomate y Cebolla
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

A crisp Peruvian tomato and onion salad tossed with fresh lime juice, olive oil, and cilantro. It brings a bright, refreshing flavor balance to warm grilled dishes.

15 minEasyServes 460 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

Soak 1 medium thinly sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes to soften bite, then drain thoroughly.
2

Arrange 4 sliced ripe tomatoes evenly across a large platter.
3

Whisk 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper together in a small bowl.
4

Scatter the drained red onion and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over ripe tomatoes.
5

Drizzle the lime dressing over the salad right before serving.

Questions

How long does Ensalada de Tomate y Cebolla keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Ensalada de Tomate y Cebolla?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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