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Tbilisi Salad

A Georgian fresh vegetable salad featuring cucumbers, tomatoes, and herbs tossed in a savory garlic walnut dressing.

15 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup walnuts, ground
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 English cucumbers, sliced
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ground walnuts, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper with 2 tablespoons of water to form a thick dressing.

  2. 2

    In a large salad bowl, combine 2 sliced English cucumbers, 4 chopped ripe tomatoes, 1/2 sliced red onion, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

  3. 3

    Pour the walnut dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat.

Questions

How long does Tbilisi Salad 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 Tbilisi Salad?

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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