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Salada algarvia
Tomato, pepper and onion salad
Salada algarvia: ripe tomato, green pepper and onion with oregano and olive oil
Order grilled sardines or fish at any beach shack between Sagres and Monte Gordo and this salad arrives alongside without anyone asking. It is little more than summer tomatoes, crisp green pepper and sweet onion, dressed with olive oil, a splash of vinegar and plenty of dried oregano, but the juices left in the bowl are the best part, mopped up with bread. Chef's tip: salt the tomatoes 10 minutes before dressing them so they release their juice into the dressing.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoesabout 600 g, cut into wedges
- 1 green pepperseeded and cut into thin strips
- 1 red or white onionsmall, very thinly sliced
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegarcontains no alcohol
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove (optional)finely chopped
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Put 4 ripe tomatoes in a wide bowl and sprinkle with 1 tsp flaky sea salt. Leave for 10 minutes.
10 minStep 2: Meanwhile soak 1 red or white onion in cold water for 5 minutes and drain well. This takes away the harsh bite and keeps the slices crisp.
5 minStep 3: Add the onion and 1 green pepper to the tomatoes.
Step 4: Pour over 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp red wine vinegar and crumble 1 tsp dried oregano between your fingers over the top, so it releases its scent. Toss gently with your hands.
Step 5: Serve within half an hour, while the pepper is still crunchy. A common mistake is chilling the tomatoes: they lose their sweetness and turn mealy, so keep them at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 150 kcal
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbs
- 9 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does salada algarvia take?
- About 15 minutes in total.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of ripe tomatoes?
- Tinned chopped tomatoes: a 400g tin for about 6 tomatoes (in cooked dishes, not salads).
- What can I use instead of red or white onion?
- 2 shallots per onion.
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