Tomato and Pickled Onion Salad

Name: Tomato and Pickled Onion Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. caster sugar; 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar; 1 red onion, finely sliced; 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, see GH TIP; 1 tsp. caster sugar; 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 750 g mix of tomatoes, see intro; 150 g feta, crumbled; Large handful basil, leaves picked and shredded

Don’t let the simplicity of this salad fool you – it’s the ideal summer side.

By The GH Kitchen TeamPublished: 31 May 2024

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Cal/Serv:

106

Ingredients

FOR THE PICKLED ONIONS

1 Tbsp. caster sugar
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 red onion, finely sliced

FOR THE DRESSING

1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar, see GH TIP
1 tsp. caster sugar
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

FOR THE SALAD

750 g mix of tomatoes, see intro
150 g feta, crumbled
Large handful basil, leaves picked and shredded

Directions

1. Step 1For the pickled onions, in a shallow bowl, mix the sugar, vinegar and a large pinch of salt until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the onion and set aside for at least 10min (up to 1hr), stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2Strain the pickling liquid into a large serving bowl (set onions aside). Add the dressing ingredients and plenty of seasoning to the pickling liquid and whisk to combine.
3. Step 3For the salad, roughly chop the tomatoes and add to the dressing bowl along with the red onion, feta and basil. Gently toss to combine and check seasoning. Serve.

GH TIP
A good-quality balsamic vinegar will marry all the flavours beautifully here.

GET AHEAD
Assemble up to 1hr ahead. Cover and set aside at room temperature.

Per serving:

Calories: 106
Protein: 3g
Fat: 7g
Saturates: 3g
Carbs: 7g
Sugars: 7g
Fibre: 1g

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