Brazilian · 15 min · serves 4

Vinagrete (Brazilian Tomato & Onion Salad)

Kept by The Bhook kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 small onion
• 1/2 green bell pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• black pepper, to taste

Method

1. Chop tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper into small, even cubes so every spoonful mixes easily.
2. Chop the parsley finely.
3. Combine tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and parsley in a bowl.
4. Add olive oil, vinegar, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
5. Stir well. Let the salad stand 10 min so the flavors meld. You’ll see a bit of juice in the bottom of the bowl.
6. Taste and add more salt or vinegar if needed.

The main mistake is not chopping the vegetables finely; large pieces won’t soak up the dressing and taste flat.