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Ensalada Chilena (Chilean Tomato and Onion Salad)

9 June, 2014 by Tara 2 Comments

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A recipe for Ensalada Chilena (Chilean Tomato and Onion Salad)! Tomatoes are combined with thinly sliced onions and fresh cilantro for an easy and light salad.

Ensalada Chilena (Chilean Tomato and Onion Salad) in two small square white bowls.

Ensalada Chilena is a simple summer Chilean salad made with fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced onions, and cilantro. It is tossed simply in a light olive oil vinegar dressing.

Chili peppers are occasionally diced and added for a little heat. Since there is a minimal amount of ingredients used in preparing this recipe, quality is key for best flavor.

Use large, ripe tomatoes that have been kept at room temperature. Refrigerating damages to membranes of the tomatoes and causes a loss in flavor. This is the perfect salad to accompany your grilling menu this summer.

Close up of Ensalada Chilena (Chilean Tomato and Onion Salad) in a white square bowl.

To make the raw onions less harsh, they are sliced paper thin, tossed with salt or sugar, and allowed to sit until they soften and release liquid.

Since I only needed to peel a couple of tomatoes, I just used a sharp knife. The easiest way to peel tomatoes is to boil them for about 30 seconds, then immediately transfer to a bowl filled with ice water. Once cool enough to handle, the skin can easily be peeled off.

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Ensalada Chilena (Chilean Tomato and Onion Salad) Recipe

Adapted from Eat Wine

Ensalada Chilena (Chilean Tomato and Onion Salad) in two small white square bowls.
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Ensalada Chilena (Chilean Tomato and Onion Salad)

A recipe for Ensalada Chilena (Chilean Tomato and Onion Salad)! Tomatoes are combined with thinly sliced onions and fresh cilantro for an easy and light salad.
Course Salad
Cuisine Chilean
Keyword Chile, Chilean, onion, salad, tomato
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 -6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt or sugar
  • 3 large tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Cut the onion in half and slice lengthwise as thinly as possible, paper thin. Place in a medium bowl, separating all the layers. Sprinkle with salt or sugar and toss. Let sit until softened and liquid has been released, about 30 minutes. Rinse in cold water and squeeze out excess liquid.
  • Peel the tomatoes and slice each into about 8 wedges.
  • Arrange the tomatoes among serving plates or on a platter. Top with the prepared onion slices. Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro. Drizzle with oil and vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately.
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Filed Under: Soups/Salads, South American, Vegetables Tagged With: chile, chilean, onion, salad, south america, south american, tomato

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  1. Enmicocinahoy (@Enmicocinahoy)

    9 June, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    I love this salad and it’s perfect for this time of year here in the USA.

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    • Tara

      10 June, 2014 at 10:23 pm

      It is definitely a new favorite of mine!

      Reply

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