Tomato salad with cucumbers and pickled onions

4 servings

30 minutes

Tomato salad with cucumbers and pickled onions is a vibrant combination of freshness and spiciness, perfect for a summer table. Its roots trace back to European cuisine, where simple yet harmonious ingredients create a true gastronomic masterpiece. Sweet, juicy tomatoes paired with crunchy cucumbers gain a unique character from the pickled onions that add a subtle tang and sharpness. Fragrant basil and delicate olive oil complete the dish, making it balanced and rich in flavor. This salad can be served as an independent appetizer or as an ideal complement to meat or fish dishes. It's easy to prepare but its taste can captivate from the very first bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 170.3
• Proteins: 1.6g
• Fats: 13.8g
• Carbohydrates: 10.7g

Ingredients

• Red onion: 1 head
• Red wine vinegar: 3 tbsp
• Tomatoes: 6 pc
• English cucumbers: 1 pc
• Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Basil leaves: 0.3 glass
• Coarse salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Slice the onion into thin half-rings - it should yield about 1 cup, and transfer to a bowl. Pour in vinegar, mix, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red onion: 1 head
   • Red wine vinegar: 3 tablespoons

2. Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes into small wedges and place them in a bowl. Add the cucumber cut into small pieces. Then add the onion, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 6 pieces
   • English cucumbers: 1 piece
   • Red onion: 1 head
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Basil leaves: 0.3 glass
   • Coarse salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste