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    Perfect Tomato Salad

    Dec 29, 2019 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Absolutely scrumptious and so simple to make this Perfect Tomato Salad makes a great side dish to almost any meal. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    Absolutely scrumptious and so simple to make this Perfect Tomato Salad makes a great side dish to almost any meal. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    Absolutely scrumptious and so simple to make this Perfect Tomato Salad makes a great side dish to almost any meal. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    Absolutely scrumptious and so simple to make this Perfect Tomato Salad makes a great side dish to almost any meal. Save this fresh, healthy, low-calorie Uzbek tomato salad recipe, because you'll want to use it again and again! 

    Absolutely scrumptious and so simple to make this Perfect Tomato Salad makes a great side dish to almost any meal. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    I love this tomato salad for many reasons: it is quick, very flavorful, healthy and requires just a few simple ingredients. Chances are you already have all the necessary ingredients on hand. Why not give it a try? I promise, you are going to love it. 🙂

    Many years ago I used to work as a server in a restaurant called "Uzbekistan."  It was a small, family-owned establishment where the owners really loved to share the recipes for the best food Uzbekistan had to offer. I learned how to cook their famous Uzbek Pilaf there, but, more importantly, I learned how to make this Uzbek Tomato Salad. They call it Achuchuk and it is very popular in Uzbekistan. Today, I am sharing this recipe with you, and I am sure you are going to make it more than once.

    HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST TOMATOES

    To make a PERFECT Tomato Salad, you'll need to get the best tomatoes. Best place to find fresh and flavorful tomatoes is your garden. 🙂 If you don't have one, you can still find good tomatoes at the farmers market or your local grocery store. When shopping for tomatoes, look for bright colors, plum skin and aroma. Yes, tomatoes should be fragrant, which indicates that they were ripened by the sun. If they have no aroma at all, the tomatoes were probably picked when immature, and they are lacking sweetness and flavor. Check out this Guide to Picking the Best Tomato at the Grocery Store for more info.

    Absolutely scrumptious and so simple to make this Perfect Tomato Salad makes a great side dish to almost any meal. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    HOW TO MAKE PERFECT TOMATO SALAD

    The trick to making this Perfect Tomato Salad is using a VERY sharp knife. You must slice the tomatoes and onions as thin as possible. If you use a dull knife, you are just going to smash the tomatoes and squeeze all the juice out.  So, make sure you sharpen your knife before starting to make this salad. If you don't have a good knife sharpener at home, now it's time to get one!!! There is nothing worse, than chopping and prepping food with a dull knife. My husband is crazy about this Professional Knife Sharpener for Straight and Serrated Knives. Check it out, it is very easy to use. 

    OK, now, that I got you all excited about this tomato salad recipe and shamed you for not having sharp knives at home :-), I think it's time to start cooking!

    INGREDIENTS FOR PERFECT TOMATO SALAD:

    • 6 plum tomatoes
    • 1 small onion
    • ¼ tsp. of salt
    • ¼ tsp. of black pepper
    • ⅛ tsp. of cayenne pepper (optional, but recommended)
    • ½ tsp. red wine vinegar
    • ½ tbsp. of olive oil

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    1) Cut the tomatoes in half and slice into very thin pieces.

    Slicing tomatoes for Uzbek Tomato Salad

    Close up image of very thinly sliced tomatoes

    2) Repeat this step with onion as well.

    Sliced tomatoes and onions on a cutting board

    3) Place the veggies into a medium mixing bowl and add the rest of the ingredients.

    Seasoning the tomato salad

    4) Mix everything well. I think it's best to use your hands to gently mix the salad, but spoon works too.

    Mixing the tomato salad ingredients together

    That's it! The Perfect Tomato Salad is ready. Super fresh, packed with flavor and nutrients, there is no wonder why Uzbek people love this salad so much.  Serve it with rice, potatoes, grains or just a slice of fresh bread. Enjoy!

    Absolutely scrumptious and so simple to make this Perfect Tomato Salad makes a great side dish to almost any meal. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    Absolutely scrumptious and so simple to make this Perfect Tomato Salad makes a great side dish to almost any meal. ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    Watch how to make this Tomato Salad in the recipe card

    Perfect Tomato Salad

    Perfect Tomato Salad

    Tania Sheff
    Absolutely scrumptious and so simple to make this Perfect Tomato Salad makes a great side dish to almost any meal. Save this fresh, healthy, low-calorie Uzbek tomato salad recipe, because you'll want to use it again and again!
    4.50 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Appetizer, Salad
    Cuisine Uzbek
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 33 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 plum tomatoes
    • 1 small onion
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp pepper
    • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
    • ½ tsp red wine vinegar
    • ½ tbsp olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the tomatoes and onion in half and slice them as thinly as possible.
    • Place the vegetables into a medium mixing bowl and add the rest of the ingredients. Stir.

    Notes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 33kcalFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 291mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below, I can't wait to hear from you!

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    1. Tania says

      April 11, 2018 at 11:53 pm

      5 stars
      Very tasty and refreshing salad!

      Reply
    2. Emma says

      July 27, 2016 at 2:57 pm

      Will you share the recipe for the Uzbekistan Pilaf?

      Reply
      • Tania says

        July 27, 2016 at 6:58 pm

        Hi Emma! I'll try to cook it in the next few weeks. My whole family loves it. 🙂

        Reply
      • Tania says

        July 29, 2016 at 1:19 pm

        I just finished cooking Uzbekistan Pilaf, Emma! The recipe with step-by-step photos is coming next week. Stay tuned. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Lisa @garlicandzest.com says

      July 15, 2016 at 11:57 am

      Easy Peasy and perfect for summer!

      Reply
      • Tania says

        July 15, 2016 at 3:25 pm

        Thank you, Lisa!

        Reply
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