Refreshing Spanish Tomato Salad | The Ultimate Summer Salad Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar tang with health benefits.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh basil

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Basil adds a unique flavor, while dried herbs are often less expensive.

cucumber

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: celery

Zucchini provides a similar crunch, while celery is often cheaper.

Thinly slice 2 tomatoes (washed & patted dry) into slices that are 1/8 inch (.3175 cm) thick, then place them in a single layer, season with sea salt & black pepper just on one side and let them sit for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile make the dressing, add 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil into a small bowl, along with 1/2 tbsp sherry vinegar, finely grate 1 clove of garlic, add in 1 tsp dried oregano and lightly season with sea salt & black pepper, whisk together until well mixed.

After 5 minutes, transfer the slices of tomato into a serving dish, making sure to shake off any excess water from them, drizzle the dressing over the tomatoes and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley, enjoy!

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