Tomato Sambal

Tomato Sambal
Tomato Sambal
Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from Dinner After Dark: Sexy, Sumptuous Supper Soirées by Colin Cowie. This is the most basic tomato salad, given the Southeast Asian and Indian name for pickles or side dishes. It is simple to prepare, relies on the best fresh ingredients, and serves as a wonderful garnish or refresher alongside the Tomato Lamb Bredie and in addition to chutney.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
African Salad Herb Onion Tomato Side No-Cook Vegetarian Vegan Raw Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped basil
  • Carbohydrate 5 g(2%)
  • Fat 9 g(14%)
  • Fiber 1 g(5%)
  • Protein 1 g(2%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(6%)
  • Sodium 303 mg(13%)
  • Calories 102

Preparation Place the tomatoes and the chopped onion in a large serving bowl. Add the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and basil, toss well, and allow to rest at room temperature for up to 1 hour before serving. Reprinted with permission from Dinner After Dark: Sexy, Sumptuous Supper Soirées , © October 2002, Colin Cowie, Clarkson Potter

Preparation Place the tomatoes and the chopped onion in a large serving bowl. Add the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and basil, toss well, and allow to rest at room temperature for up to 1 hour before serving. Reprinted with permission from Dinner After Dark: Sexy, Sumptuous Supper Soirées , © October 2002, Colin Cowie, Clarkson Potter