Tomato Salad with Mint
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Tomato Salad with Mint
Description
Tomato Salad with Mint features fresh tomatoes cut into irregular chunks after removing the core and seeds. The salad is dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, with fresh mint leaves folded in. Thinly sliced shallots add a mild pungency and slight crunch. The salad is served at room temperature, giving the tomatoes time to meld with the flavors of mint and lemon, resulting in a bright and refreshing accompaniment to meals.
The texture balances the juicy softness of the tomatoes with the slight crunch of shallots and the aromatic crispness of fresh mint. The dressing enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes while adding a subtle acidity from lemon juice.
This salad pairs well as a starter or side dish for summer meals, complementing grilled meats, sandwiches, or light pasta dishes. It can be prepared shortly before serving to retain freshness and bright flavors.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds tomato fresh
- 20 mint leaves
- 2 shallot thinly sliced
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon juice
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- In a salad bowl, mix olive oil, mint, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- To slice the tomatoes, use a serrated knife and cut them in half through the core end. Cut out the cores and slice the tomatoes into irregular chunks. Remove all the seedlings.
- Place the tomatoes with the mint. Mix well and let rest at room temperature, allowing the mint to soak in the tomatoes. Add the thinly slices shallots, fold one more time and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 469mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1635IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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