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Basque Salad

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280 min

Basque Salad

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Time

280 min

Serving

6 persons

Calories

300

Rating

4.00★ (49)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Buriak
This recipe is inspired by Woolgrowers Restaurant in Bakersfield, California. Among the many appetizers they give, there is one that is very much like this salad which is handy to have in the refrigerator. It is very good and close to my inspiration.

Ingredients

  • green bell pepper: 1 piece (sliced)
  • red bell pepper: 1 piece (sliced)
  • yellow bell pepper: 1 piece (sliced)
  • medium fresh tomatoes - cored, quartered, and sliced as thin as possible: 3 piece
  • cucumber - peeled, seeded, and: 1 piece (sliced)
  • Spanish onion - peeled, cut in half, and: 1 piece (sliced)
  • red wine vinegar: 0.33333 cup
  • extra-virgin olive oil: 0.75 cup
  • salt: 1 tsp
  • black pepper: 0.5 tsp (freshly ground)
  • white sugar: 1 tsp
  • oregano: 0.25 tsp (dried)
  • basil: 0.25 tsp (dried)
  • marjoram: 0.25 tsp (dried)
  • fresh parsley: (chopped)

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Stages of cooking

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  1. In a large bowl, toss together the green, red, and yellow peppers with the tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
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  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar. Whisk in oregano, basil, and marjoram. Continue whisking until ingredients are well blended and the oil and vinegar are emulsified.
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  3. Pour dressing over vegetables, and toss gently with a wooden spoon. Cover, and marinate at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours, stirring frequently. Refrigerate until 1 hour before serving; then remove from the refrigerator, and let sit at room temperature. Garnish with chopped parsley.
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