Vegetable Tartare
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and refreshing Vegetable Tartare! This no-cook recipe boasts a medley of finely diced fresh tomatoes, crisp English cucumber, creamy avocado, and sweet red bell pepper, complemented by the briny tang of capers and the zing of freshly squeezed lemon. Enhanced with fragrant parsley, delicate chives, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, this dish is as flavorful as it is visually stunning. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper, Vegetable Tartare is a healthy, plant-based option that's ideal for a light starter or an elegant addition to any gathering. Serve it neatly molded for a refined presentation or go rustic with a casual plating—either way, it’s sure to impress! Ready in just 25 minutes with no cooking required, this recipe highlights fresh produce at its finest. Keywords: vegetable tartare, no-cook appetizer, plant-based recipe, healthy starter, fresh vegetable dish, vegan tartare.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Fresh tomatoes
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.5 Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chives
Instructions
Begin by preparing all the vegetables: Core the tomatoes and finely dice them, ensuring to discard the seeds and excess juice.
Peel and finely dice the English cucumber, and place it in a fine mesh sieve. Lightly salt the cucumber and let it sit to drain excess liquid for about 5 minutes.
Dice the red bell pepper, ensuring the pieces are of similar size to the tomatoes and cucumber.
Peel and pit the avocado, then cut it into small cubes.
Finely chop the red onion and, if you find the flavor too intense, rinse it briefly under cold water and drain well.
Chop the capers coarsely and the fresh parsley finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber (pat dry before adding to remove excess moisture), bell pepper, avocado, red onion, capers, and parsley.
Zest the lemon and set aside the zest. Squeeze the lemon to extract the juice and add it to the vegetable mixture.
Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and black pepper. Combine all the ingredients gently with a spoon, making sure not to mash the avocado.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Transfer the vegetable tartare into a serving ring or mould on a plate to shape it neatly, then carefully remove the mould. Alternatively, you can spoon it directly onto a serving plate for a more rustic look.
Garnish the tartare with the reserved lemon zest and finely snipped chives before serving.
Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy as a refreshing appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.2 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1630 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.9 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2529 mg | 54% | |
*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.
