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Vibrant Lebanese tomato salad with campari tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic, and parsley in a bowl.
Alyssa

Refreshing Lebanese Tomato Salad

Enjoy a vibrant Lebanese tomato salad with juicy tomatoes, red bell pepper, garlic, and fresh herbs—a refreshing side dish for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Lebanese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb campari tomatoes
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Start by cutting 2 lb campari tomatoes into quarters and placing them in a large mixing bowl. The sweet, juicy tomatoes will be the star of your salad.
  2. Remove the stem and seeds from 1 large red bell pepper, then chop it into four large pieces for easier blending.
  3. Combine the chopped bell pepper and 4 peeled cloves of garlic in a food processor, and blend until smooth to create the dressing base.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the bell pepper-garlic paste with 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon sumac, 4 tablespoons olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well until everything is fully combined.
  5. Pour the dressing over the quartered tomatoes in the mixing bowl and gently toss to coat them evenly.
  6. Add 1/4 cup chopped parsley for freshness and extra flavor.
  7. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  8. After chilling, serve the salad in a bowl, garnished as desired, and enjoy the wonderful flavors you've created!