Traditional Georgian Tomato & Walnut Salad – A Summer Must-Try!

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats and protein, while sunflower seeds are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Toast 1/2 cup walnuts in a dry skillet until fragrant.

Blend walnuts with 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, and 1/4 cup water until chunky.

Let the dressing sit to soften the garlic flavor.

Chop about 1 pound of tomatoes into wedges.

Slice about 1 pound of cucumbers on the bias.

Thinly slice half of a small red onion and rinse in cold water.

Mince some green chili for spice and set aside a whole one for garnish.

Mince a few stalks of cilantro and some Thai basil.

In a large mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, minced green chili, cilantro, and Thai basil.

Add a pinch of salt and spoon in the walnut dressing, mixing well.

Taste and adjust with more dressing if needed.

Plate the salad and garnish with the whole green chili.

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