Tomato salad with adjika

1 serving

15 minutes

Tomato salad with adjika is a bright and aromatic dish of Georgian cuisine, where fresh tomatoes combine with spicy adjika and tender suluguni. The origins of this salad trace back to the culinary traditions of the Caucasus, where spicy seasonings and fresh vegetables create a harmony of flavors. Adjika adds piquancy to the dish, while basil and cilantro add notes of freshness. The sour cream sauce softens the spiciness of the spices, balancing the taste. This salad is perfect as an appetizer for main dishes or as a light snack on its own. It complements meat dishes and kebabs wonderfully and is an excellent choice for a summer dinner. Its simplicity in preparation makes it accessible even for culinary beginners, while its rich flavor bouquet will make you love it from the first forkful.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 222.8
• Proteins: 4.8g
• Fats: 12.1g
• Carbohydrates: 25.2g

Ingredients

• Tomatoes: 250 g
• Sour cream: 3 tbsp
• Green basil: 1 bunch
• Dried cilantro (coriander): 20 g
• Salt: to taste
• Dry adjika: 0.5 tsp
• Suluguni cheese: to taste

Cooking steps

1. We peel the tomatoes. This can be done by making a small cut on the skin and then blanching them in boiling water. The skin comes off very easily.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 250 g

2. Chop the tomatoes and cheese into large pieces. For the salad, you can use homemade suluguni, farmer's cheese, or mozzarella.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 250 g
   • Suluguni cheese:  to taste

3. Making the sauce: mix sour cream, cilantro, and finely chopped basil (to taste).

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 3 tablespoons
   • Dried cilantro (coriander): 20 g
   • Green basil: 1 bunch
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Dry adjika: 0.5 teaspoon

4. We fill the tomatoes with sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 250 g

5. The dish can be garnished with a sprig of basil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green basil: 1 bunch