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Vinagrete
Tomato and onion salsa
Molho à campanha: fresh tomato, onion and pepper salsa for churrasco, beans and acarajé
Vinagrete, also called molho à campanha in the South, is the fresh, tangy salsa that goes on every Brazilian barbecue table and next to feijoada, acarajé and grilled cheese. Finely diced tomato, onion and green pepper are bathed in vinegar, olive oil and a little water, so it's halfway between a salad and a sauce. Chef's tip: soak the chopped onion in cold water for 5 minutes and drain. It takes away the harsh bite while keeping the crunch, so the salsa tastes clean and bright instead of raw.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 6
Ingredients
- 1 onionfinely diced
- 4 firm tomatoesseeded and finely diced
- 1 green pepperfinely diced
- 3 tbsp flat-leaf parsley or corianderchopped
- 4 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp cold water
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
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Method
0/3 doneStep 1: Put the 1 onion in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes, then drain well. Dice everything to the same small size (about 5 mm) so each spoonful has a bit of all three.
5 minStep 2: Mix the onion, 4 firm tomatoes, 1 green pepper and 3 tbsp flat-leaf parsley or coriander in a bowl.
Step 3: Whisk the 4 tbsp white wine vinegar, 4 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp cold water, ¾ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper and pour over just before serving. If it sits for hours the tomatoes go watery and the herbs dull. Taste: it should be sharp, fresh and well salted.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 100 kcal
- Protein
- 1 g
- Carbs
- 5 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- Fibre
- 1 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does vinagrete take?
- About 10 minutes in total.
- How many people does it serve?
- 6 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 onion?
- 2 shallots per onion.
- What can I use instead of firm tomatoes?
- Tinned chopped tomatoes: a 400g tin for about 6 tomatoes (in cooked dishes, not salads).
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