Tomato and cucumber salad with ham

Name: Tomato and cucumber salad with ham
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 2 meaty tomatoes (about 300 g); 1 large slicing cucumber (about 250 g); 1 small red onion; 100 g cooked ham, cut into thin strips; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or wine vinegar; 1 tsp mustard; salt, freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill

Time: 15 min2 servingsapprox. 190 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 12 g protein / serving

Tomato and cucumber salad with ham is a quick, light summer dish that makes a ten-minute lunch or dinner. Old recipes used only oil and vinegar; today we make it with a mustardy, fresh-herb dressing and choose ripe, in-season tomatoes.

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Method

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Wash the tomatoes, cut out the stems and slice into thin half moons or wedges. Peel the cucumber if the skin is thick, or slice it thinly with the skin on.
Peel the onion and slice into thin half rings; if it is sharp, soak it in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain. This makes it milder.
In a small bowl whisk the oil with the vinegar, mustard, a pinch of salt and pepper until creamy. This is the dressing.
Put the tomatoes, cucumber, onion and ham strips in a large bowl, pour over the dressing and fold gently.
Sprinkle with the fresh herbs and serve immediately with fresh bread or a slice of toast. Do not let it stand long, because the vegetables release juice.

A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

Use ripe, fragrant, in-season tomatoes, because they give the salad its flavour.
Salt the cucumber and let it drain for 5 minutes so the salad is not watery.
Instead of ham, smoked chicken breast, cheese or boiled eggs also work.
Add the dressing only just before serving so the vegetables stay crisp.

Frequently asked questions

Can it be made ahead?

Keep the vegetables and ham separate in the fridge and combine with the dressing just before serving. Covered, it keeps for 1 day.

How can I make it more filling?

A handful of diced cheese (feta, mozzarella), a boiled egg or toasted bread cubes complement it well.

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