Mexican Tomato Salad Food

HOMEMADE PICO DE GALLO (FRESH TOMATO SALSA)

Steps:

• Add the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, diced peppers and lime juice to a bowl. Generously season with salt - start with 1/2 teaspoon and go from there. Set the salsa aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
• After this time, stir the salsa - making sure to distribute the juices left at the bottom of the bowl. Taste and adjust with more salt.
• Store up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

MEXICAN SALAD WITH TOMATOES, RED ONIONS AND AVOCADO DRESSING

Steps:

• Build your salad on a large platter. Use bib lettuce as the bed, then layer the tomatoes and scatter the red onions around the platter.
• Cut the avocado in half lengthwise cutting around the pit. Separate the halves and scoop out the pit with a spoon, then use the spoon to scoop the avocado from its skin. Place the avocado in a food processor bowl and combine with lemon juice, chopped red onion, cilantro, coarse salt and water. Grind until the avocado mixture is smooth, then stream oil into dressing. Adjust seasonings and pour over salad, then serve. Dressing may be stored 3 or 4 days in airtight container.

MEXICAN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all vegetables and herbs in a bowl.
• Combine vinegar, salt, pepper, and oil.
• Pour dressing over vegetables and mix gently.
• Allow to marinate 1 1/2 to 2 hours in refrigerator.

MEXICAN-STYLE TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange tomatoes on a platter. Season with salt. Arrange avocado slices on top of tomatoes, dividing evenly. Squeeze lime juice over top. Crumble queso fresco over top. Top salad with cilantro leaves. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve (up to 1 hour). Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with oil before serving.