# Tomato Salad

> The summer salad, the simplest and the best. Three **ripe tomatoes**, an onion, fresh herbs and an olive oil dressing: 10 minutes and it's done. The key is tomatoes that actually taste of something. It's the one thing you can't fix.

**Total time** : 10 min · **Prep** : 10 min · **Servings** : 4 · **Difficulty** : facile

## Ingredients

- 3 pc Tomatoes
- 1 pc Onion
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp White vinegar
- 10 sprig Chives
- 5 sprig Fresh coriander
- Salt
- Pepper

## Method

1. Wash the tomatoes and cut them into **quarters**. Place them in a large salad bowl.
   _Tip: Choose **ripe tomatoes at room temperature**. Never cold tomatoes straight from the fridge: the cold kills the flavour. That's rule number 1._
2. Peel the onion and **slice it finely**. Add to the tomatoes and toss.
   _Tip: If the onion is too sharp, leave it for **10 minutes in cold water** before slicing. It loses some of its bite without losing its crunch._
3. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, vinegar, finely chopped **chives** and **coriander**. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the salad and refrigerate for at least **15 minutes** before serving.
   _Tip: The resting time in the fridge lets the tomatoes **release their juice** and the dressing soak in properly. Don't serve straight away: 15 to 30 minutes minimum._

## Tips & variations

Switch up the herbs to your taste: **basil**, **flat-leaf parsley**, tarragon, mint... Each one gives a different character.

For a more complete version: add **black olives**, **mozzarella**, **tuna** or **hard-boiled eggs**. It becomes a composed salad perfect for a light summer meal.

Store in the fridge in an airtight container. Eat within **24 hours** to keep the tomatoes' texture.

**Tags** : Under 30 min, Vegan, Under 15 min, French, Lunch, Starter, Dinner

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Source : https://disheazy.fr/en/recettes/tomato-salad