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A rectangular plate with the tomato salad on it. You can see the slices of tomatoes, the small pieces of onion and chopped parsley sprinkled on top.

Romanian Tomato Salad

This Romanian tomato salad is a perfect side dish or light lunch for a hot summer day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Resting time 2 hours
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Romanian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe tomatoes
  • 1/2 red onion
  • juice from half a lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • a pinch of sea salt
  • a few springs or parsley optional

Instructions
 

  • Start by cutting the onion into thin slices.
  • Then, slice the tomatoes into even slices.
  • Combine the sliced tomatoes and onions in a bowl.
  • Squeeze the juice from half a lemon over.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt.
  • Mix everything together gently to avoid breaking the tomatoes.
  • Place the bowl in the refrigerator and let the salad chill for a couple of hours.
  • Just before serving, optional, sprinkle with chopped parsley.