Tomato salad with watercress
4 servings
5 minutes
Tomato and watercress salad is a light and refreshing dish of European cuisine that pairs well with meat and fish dishes or can serve as an independent appetizer. This salad is based on a harmonious flavor duo: juicy, sweet tomatoes meet the spicy, slightly bitter watercress, while the addition of chervil or parsley adds freshness and sophistication. Extra virgin olive oil and wine vinegar subtly complement the flavor palette, creating a balance between acidity and softness. Historically, watercress has been used in European cuisine for its health benefits, and its combination with tomatoes has become a favorite option among lovers of light and healthy dishes. Simple to prepare and elegant in taste, this salad is an ideal choice for a summer dinner or festive table.
1
To make a tomato salad, mix oil and vinegar in a medium-sized bowl.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
2
Slice a small tomato without the core into thin slices.
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
3
Season with salt and pepper, add tomato, watercress and chervil or parsley, mix thoroughly. Serve at the table.
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
- Garden cress: 70 g
- Chervil: 20 g
