Recipe and source notes

Ensalada a la Chilena

4 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 1 large Spanish onion or Vidalia onion, halved lengthwise and very thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 5 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 1 serrano or jalapeño chile, seeded and finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or extra-virgin olive oil

Make it step by step

  1. Place the onion slices and salt in a bowl; cover with cold water, and soak for about 10 minutes.
  2. Drain in a colander and rinse briefly under cold running water.
  3. Shake well.
  4. This step will eliminate most of the sharpness of the onion.
  5. Arrange the tomatoes on a platter.
  6. salt generously.
  7. Top with the onion, chile, and cilantro.
  8. Sprinkle the oil evenly over the salad, toss to combine, and serve at once.

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