Recipe: Mexican Tomato Salad 🥗
Overview:
- Name: Mexican Tomato Salad
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Description: Dive into the vibrant flavors of Mexico with this refreshing tomato salad. Spend minimal time prepping, and let the flavors meld together as it marinates and chills. Perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or busy weeknights when you crave something delicious with minimal effort.
- Category: Vegetable
- Keywords: Mexican, Potluck, Summer, Weeknight, No Cook, Easy, Quick, Refreshing
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 9 | Roma tomatoes |
| 1/2 | Jicama |
| 1 | Artichoke heart |
| 3 | Cilantro |
| 3 | Fresh basil leaves |
| 1/2 | Yellow bell pepper |
| 1/2 | Green bell pepper |
| 1/2 | Olive oil |
| 1/3 | Ground black pepper |
| 1/3 | Salt |
| 1 1/4 | Vinegar |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 101.5
- Fat Content: 7.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 298.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 8.2g
- Fiber Content: 2.5g
- Sugar Content: 4.1g
- Protein Content: 1g
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the vegetables and herbs – Roma tomatoes, jicama, artichoke heart, cilantro, fresh basil leaves, yellow and green bell peppers.
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Combine Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Roma tomatoes (chopped), jicama (julienned), artichoke heart (diced), chopped cilantro, torn basil leaves, and sliced bell peppers.
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Make Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, ground black pepper, and salt until well combined.
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Dress Salad: Pour the dressing over the prepared vegetables in the large mixing bowl. Gently toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
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Marinate: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. This allows the flavors to meld together and enhances the taste of the salad.
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Serve: After marinating, give the salad a final gentle toss before serving. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light meal on its own.
Enjoy the burst of flavors and textures in every bite of this delightful Mexican Tomato Salad! 🌶️🍅🥒
