Basque Salad

Inspired by a salad served at a Basque restaurant in Bakersfield, this sensational summer salad features fresh tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and colorful bell peppers. The dressing combines olive oil, red wine vinegar, with oregano, basil, and marjoram.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 300 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 medium fresh tomatoes - cored, quartered, and sliced as thin as possible
• 1 large cucumber - peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
• 1 Spanish onion - peeled, cut in half, and thinly sliced
• ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• chopped fresh parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, toss together the green, red, and yellow peppers with the tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.

Step 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.

Step 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.