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Tomato Salad With Cherry

Cultural Context

Originating from the Mediterranean region, Tomato Salad With Cherry highlights the vibrant flavors of summer produce, particularly ripe tomatoes and fresh herbs. This dish is often enjoyed during warm months, celebrating the bounty of local gardens. Today, variations can be found worldwide, incorporating different cheeses and dressings, but the essence remains a refreshing, light salad perfect for any meal.

MediterraneanITside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
250g mixed quinoa
600ml water
1/2 teaspoon salt
juice of 2 lemons (about 60ml)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon natural honey
70ml extra virgin olive oil
2 red tomatoes
1 cucumber
7 apricots
2 apples (lemon juice)
zest of 2 lemons
a handful of chopped parsley
about 50g walnuts
2 avocados
juice of 1 lemon
chopped parsley
a pinch of salt and pepper
1 apple (lemon juice)
mixed oriental salad
cherry tomatoes
cherry mozzarella
some berries
a bit of walnuts

mozzarella balls

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Feta adds tanginess and is often less expensive.

extra virgin olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile and is versatile.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar offers a similar acidity at a lower cost.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: arugula

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Arugula adds a peppery flavor and is often less expensive.

1

Cook the quinoa with 600ml of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt over low heat for 10 minutes until the liquid evaporates.

2

For the citronette sauce, mix the juice of 2 lemons, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 70ml of extra virgin olive oil.

3

Prepare the salad by combining 2 red tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 7 apricots, and 2 apples (with lemon juice) in a bowl.

4

Add the zest of 2 lemons and a handful of chopped parsley to the salad mixture.

5

Add the citronette sauce to the salad and let it rest for 60 minutes.

6

Before serving, add about 50g of walnuts to the salad.

7

For the second layer, mash 2 avocados with the juice of 1 lemon, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

8

For decoration, use 1 apple (with lemon juice), mixed oriental salad, cherry tomatoes, cherry mozzarella, some berries, and a bit of walnuts.

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy
Local Name: Insalata di pomodori con ciliegie

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