South Africa Tomato Salad
Brighten up your table with a refreshing and tangy South Africa Tomato Salad, a vibrant medley of juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red onions dressed in a zesty red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing. This colorful salad is enhanced with a touch of garlic, a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and just a hint of sugar for balanced flavor. Perfectly suited as a chilled side dish or a light, healthy meal, this quick-to-make recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and celebrates fresh, wholesome ingredients. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or seeking a simple, refreshing salad idea, this South African-inspired dish is sure to delight your taste buds and leave your guests impressed.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 1 medium cucumber
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley thoroughly.
Slice the tomatoes into thin wedges and set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds with a spoon. Slice it into thin half-moons and add to the salad bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the vegetables.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining red wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until fully emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to combine, making sure the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or enjoy on its own as a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.0 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1232 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2308 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
