Ensalada a la Chilena

Description

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Ensalada a la Chilena

This recipe is for 4 servings.

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

Directions

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.