Tomato and Onion Salad
Sliced plum tomatoes topped with red onion softened in red wine vinegar, then dressed with olive oil and parsley. Serves 4.
TOTAL TIME
16 min
ACTIVE TIME
6 min 50s
QUANTITY
~835 g
DIFFICULTY
Medium
CUISINE
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Who’s eating
A
Cooking for A typical adult.
This may be a little light — some at the table might still be peckish.
Ingredients0/7
Tools0/5
Ingredients0/7 gathered · 4 servings
1piece
1tbsp
0.5tsp
6piece
2tbsp
5g
1pinch| # | Product | Quantity | Notes | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 1piece | — | — | |
| 2 | | 1tbsp | — | — | |
| 3 | | 0.5tsp | — | — | |
| 4 | | 6piece | — | — | |
| 5 | | 2tbsp | — | — | |
| 6 | | 5g | — | — | |
| 7 | | 1pinch | — | — |
Tools5 items
Serveware1 item
Procedure16 steps
1 of 16
Lay the red onion on the chopping board.
Red onion · 1 piece
⏱ 5s
ResultRed onion2 of 16
Cut it in half through the root and peel off the skin.
⏱ 30s
ResultPeeled onion halves3 of 16
Slice it very thinly into half-moons.
⏱ 1 min 30s
ResultSliced red onion5 of 16
Add the vinegar.
Red wine vinegar · 1 tbsp
⏱ 5s
ResultOnion in vinegar6 of 16
Add the salt and stir.
Salt · 0.5 tsp
⏱ 10s
ResultQuick-pickled onion8 of 16
Meanwhile, lay the tomatoes on the board.
Plum tomatoes · 6 piece⏱ 10s
ResultPlum tomatoes9 of 16
Cut out the cores and slice the tomatoes into rounds about 1 cm thick.
⏱ 2 min
ResultSliced tomatoes10 of 16
Lay the slices over the serving plate, overlapping a little.
⏱ 1 min
ResultArranged tomato slices11 of 16
Scatter the onion and its vinegar over the tomatoes.
⏱ 15s
ResultTomatoes and onion12 of 16
Drizzle over the olive oil.
Extra-virgin olive oil · 2 tbsp⏱ 10s
ResultDressed tomatoes and onion13 of 16
Lay the parsley on the board.
Flat-leaf parsley · 5 g⏱ 5s
ResultFlat-leaf parsley15 of 16
Scatter the parsley over the salad.
⏱ 10s
ResultSalad with parsley16 of 16
Grind over a little pepper and serve straight away.
Ground black pepper · 1 pinch⏱ 5s
ResultTomato and Onion SaladTotal Time16 min
| # | Product | Tool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 piece | | Lay the red onion on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultRed onion |
| 2 | Red onionstep 1 | | Cut it in half through the root and peel off the skin.⏱ 30sResultPeeled onion halves |
| 3 | Peeled onion halvesstep 2 | | Slice it very thinly into half-moons.⏱ 1 min 30sResultSliced red onion |
| 4 | Sliced red onionstep 3 | | Put the onion in the small bowl.⏱ 5sResultSliced red onion |
| 5 | 1 tbsp | | Add the vinegar.⏱ 5sResultOnion in vinegar |
| 6 | 0.5 tsp | | Add the salt and stir.⏱ 10sResultQuick-pickled onion |
| 7 | — | | Leave for 10 minutes.⏱ 10 minResultSoftened pickled onionused in step 11 |
| 8 | 6 piece | | Meanwhile, lay the tomatoes on the board.⏱ 10sResultPlum tomatoes |
| 9 | Plum tomatoesstep 8 | | Cut out the cores and slice the tomatoes into rounds about 1 cm thick.⏱ 2 minResultSliced tomatoes |
| 10 | Sliced tomatoesstep 9 | | Lay the slices over the serving plate, overlapping a little.⏱ 1 minResultArranged tomato slices |
| 11 | Softened pickled onionstep 7 | | Scatter the onion and its vinegar over the tomatoes.⏱ 15sResultTomatoes and onion |
| 12 | 2 tbsp | | Drizzle over the olive oil.⏱ 10sResultDressed tomatoes and onion |
| 13 | 5 g | | Lay the parsley on the board.⏱ 5sResultFlat-leaf parsley |
| 14 | Flat-leaf parsleystep 13 | | Chop the leaves roughly.⏱ 30sResultRoughly chopped parsley |
| 15 | Roughly chopped parsleystep 14 | | Scatter the parsley over the salad.⏱ 10sResultSalad with parsley |
| 16 | 1 pinch | | Grind over a little pepper and serve straight away.⏱ 5sResultTomato and Onion Salad |
| Total Time | 16 min | ||
Nutritionper serving
Estimated · pre-cooking · 100% ingredients covered
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| 120kcal | |
| 2g | |
| 8g | |
| 1g | |
| 9g | |
| 8g | |
| 2g | |
| 293mg |
Ingredients0/7
Tools0/5
Recipe
Tomato and Onion Salad
Sliced plum tomatoes topped with red onion softened in red wine vinegar, then dressed with olive oil and parsley. Serves 4.
What you’ll doYou will soften thinly sliced red onion in vinegar and salt, slice the tomatoes onto a plate, scatter the onion over, and finish with olive oil, parsley and pepper.
Serves4
Total16 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- Red onion1 piece
- Red wine vinegar1 tbsp
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Plum tomatoes6 piece
- Extra-virgin olive oil2 tbsp
- Flat-leaf parsley5 g
- Ground black pepper1 pinch
Tools
SpoonServing plateSmall bowlChef's knifeChopping board
Method
1
Lay the red onion on the chopping board.
5sChopping boardRed onion · 1 piece
2
Cut it in half through the root and peel off the skin.
30sChopping board, Chefs knifeRed onion · step 1
3
Slice it very thinly into half-moons.
1 min 30sChopping board, Chefs knifePeeled onion halves · step 2
4
Put the onion in the small bowl.
5sSmall bowlSliced red onion · step 3
5
Add the vinegar.
5sSmall bowlRed wine vinegar · 1 tbsp
6
Add the salt and stir.
10sSmall bowl, SpoonSalt · 0.5 tsp
7
Leave for 10 minutes.
Result · Softened pickled onion · used in step 11
10 minSmall bowl
8
Meanwhile, lay the tomatoes on the board.
10sChopping boardPlum tomatoes · 6 piece
9
Cut out the cores and slice the tomatoes into rounds about 1 cm thick.
2 minChopping board, Chefs knifePlum tomatoes · step 8
10
Lay the slices over the serving plate, overlapping a little.
1 minServing plateSliced tomatoes · step 9
11
Scatter the onion and its vinegar over the tomatoes.
15sServing plateSoftened pickled onion · step 7
12
Drizzle over the olive oil.
10sServing plate, SpoonExtra-virgin olive oil · 2 tbsp
13
Lay the parsley on the board.
5sChopping boardFlat-leaf parsley · 5 g
14
Chop the leaves roughly.
30sChopping board, Chefs knifeFlat-leaf parsley · step 13
15
Scatter the parsley over the salad.
10sServing plateRoughly chopped parsley · step 14
16
Grind over a little pepper and serve straight away.
Result · Tomato and Onion Salad
5sServing plateGround black pepper · 1 pinch
Printed 17 October 2026