Onion and tomato salad is one we bring out when we have friends over for a BBQ. I like to make up a selection of different salads to suit a variety of tastes instead of one big bowl of mixed salad. This is a great one for the tomato season as it is a great way to use up a good quantity when you have a glut.
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Ingredients - Serves 4
- 8 tomatoes
- 2 onions
- 4 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Pinch of mustard powder
- 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
You will also need
- A serving dish
- A lidded jar to mix the dressing in
Method
- Thinly slice the tomatoes and onions into rounds and arrange creatively on a platter in a single layer if possible.
- put all the remaining ingredients in a lidded jar and give it a goo shake to mix
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and allow to marinade for a few minutes before serving
Serving suggestions and variations
- This salad volumes up easily however make it on more than one platter as the dressing will just pool if you create depth
- This is lovely served with an undressed green salad
- Try adding a few chopped black olives sprinkled over the top
- A few slices of the salad served on crostini makes a great appetiser
Acknowledgements
We first came across this recipe when served up at a party by our great friends Claire and Paul. I don’t know where they found it but I have come across variations of it in a number of cook books. This is our variation.
If you have enjoyed this recipe, you might also like to try one of these from our collection:
- Having a BBQ and looking for a prepare ahead side, you can't go wrong with our Boston Baked Beans.
- Looking for inspiration when you have a Runner Beans glut then give our Runner Bean and Couscouse salad a try, great with hot or cold main meals.
- Our Raspberry Meringe Gateaux will do more than impress as a sharing summer dessert when the Raspberries are ready to pick - don't keep it all to yourself though.
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