Ensalada Chilena (Chilean Tomato and Onion Salad)
A recipe for Ensalada Chilena (Chilean Tomato and Onion Salad)! Tomatoes are tossed with thinly sliced onions and lightly seasoned for a quick and refreshing salad.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 yellow onion peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 large tomatoes cut into wedges
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sunflower oil
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped, optional
Instructions
- Place the sliced onion in a heat-proof bowl.
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil.
- Pour the just boiled water over the onions in the bowl and set aside for 10 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Drain the onions, rinse thoroughly with cold water, and pat dry to remove any moisture.
- Place the tomato wedges in a large bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and toss lightly.
- Add the onion slices, oil, vinegar, another pinch of salt, and a little freshly ground black pepper. Lightly toss and adjust seasonings to taste.
- Serve immediately with a sprinkling of finely chopped cilantro.