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Tomato Salad with Mint

May 28, 2023
4.6
7 Ratings
Photo by giangiskitchen
  • Prep time 15 minutes
  • Serves 4 people
Author Notes

Tomato salad with mint is a super refreshing summer salad.

With abundant fresh tomatoes gracing our markets, it comes to enjoying them as much as possible. At least, we have done so at our house.

This recipe is relatively easy to make, making it the perfect side salad for all your meals. With summer outdoor activities, this refreshing tomato salad with mint is the perfect answer. —giangiskitchen

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 11/2 fresh tomatoes
  • 20 mint leaves
  • 2 shallots
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • salt & pepper
Directions
  1. In a salad bowl, mix olive oil, mint, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 sliced shallots, fold one more time, and serve.

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2 Reviews

[email protected] November 12, 2023
So very simple! Fresh and delicious, especially using farmer's market fresh tomatoes or, heirloom tomatoes.
 
giangiskitchen November 12, 2023
Absolutely! Nothing tastes as fantastic as a vine-ripen tomato. Enjoy!