This tomato, onion and mint salad recipe is the one you've been asking for!
You know that onion salad that is often served at curry houses? Well this tomato, onion and mint salad is it. There are many uses for it and it's really easy to prepare too.
About this recipe.
This is one of the first curry house style recipes I ever learned to make. It was my introduction to curry house cooking at a local restaurant.
Tomato, onion and mint salad is delicious served with poppadoms, as a topping for wraps or even used as a garnish. It's also a good side salad.
Is this recipe difficult?
Not at all. In fact, it's so easy I almost didn't bother to feature it on my blog because it's so easy.
The thing is, I get asked for this recipe all the time. Although it might be simple, people do want to get their tomato, onion and mint salad just right.
It's very popular at British Indian restaurants so you could say my site just wasn't complete without it.
What does this salad taste like?
It's mildly spiced and fresh in flavour. The crispy onions compliment the other ingredients to give it a bit of crunch.
Feel free to adjust the flavours. I have given my recipe as a guide but you can use more or less of each ingredient to your own taste preferences.
How long can you store this salad in the fridge?
You can store this in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. It will still taste amazing.
One thing to consider though is that the lemon or lime juice will lightly cook the onions and they will turn pink. Some people prefer this.
If you want the tomato, onion and mint salad to be just like it is when you see it at restaurants, make it, chill it for a about 30 minutes and eat it fresh.
Can you up or downscale this tomato, onion and mint salad recipe?
Yes. All of the ingredients are in the recipe card below. Go ahead and double or triple them to make more.
Tomato, Onion And Mint Salad
This is a simple tomato, onion and mint salad that goes so well with any curry house style meal. You can whip it up in no time so why not give it a try?
Ingredients
- 5 tennis ball sized fresh and firm tomatoes - thinly sliced
- 1 onion - thinly sliced
- 2 green chilli peppers - finely cut (optional)
- 1 tablespoon mint sauce
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander
- Juice of one lime or lemon
- Rind of one lime or lemon - finely grated
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients.
- When grating the lemon/lime rind, be sure only to grate the outer coloured part. The one rind is bitter.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow to sit for 15 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 51Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 8mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 2g
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