Salade Togolaise (togolese Vegetable Salad)
Salade Togolaise, also known as Togolese Vegetable Salad, is a refreshing and vibrant dish that is popular in Togolese cuisine. This salad is packed with a variety of fresh vegetables and is perfect for a light and healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped bell pepper.
- Add the chopped parsley and mint leaves to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 7g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Small bowl Whisk
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Salade Togolaise as a refreshing side dish with grilled meat or fish.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor, you can sprinkle some crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad before serving.
Cost
$8