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    Czech Tomato and Onion Salad

    Published: Jul 14, 2021 · Modified: Jul 28, 2024 by Petra Kupská | Cook Like Czechs · 6 Comments

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    Check out the best recipe for a Czech tomato and onion salad with vinegar. It is perfect for hot summer days and super easy to make. Ready in a flash and absolutely delicious!

    fresh tomato salad with onion

    ➜ About This Recipe

    If you were to ask a Czech what a typical Czech salad is, he would probably answer cucumber salad or this one made with fresh tomatoes and onions.

    Basically, this salad is just ripe tomatoes sliced into wedges mixed with finely chopped onions, all tossed in a sweet and sour dressing with olive oil. It is that quick and easy to make!

    In the Czech Republic, tomatoes ripen in July and August when they are at their sweetest and most flavorful thanks to the sun. That is why this tomato salad is a summer favorite—it is not only delicious but also super refreshing.

    ➜ How to say tomato in Czech

    Let's see how to say tomato in Czech:
    Rajče = tomato (singular)
    Rajčata = tomatoes (plural)

    And here is the Czech name of the recipe including the pronunciation (click on the audio clip): Rajčatový salát.

    ➜ Ingredients

    Czech tomato salad ingredients

    Vegetables:

    • Fresh tomatoes
    • Yellow onion

    For dressing:

    • Olive oil – you can also use sunflower or canola oil
    • Water – should be cold
    • White wine vinegar – the amount of vinegar will always depend on the intensity of its flavor. Add the vinegar carefully in small batches and constantly taste the dressing after stirring to avoid it tasting too pungent or sour. In the photo, you can see the use of Czech vinegar, which is yellow in color and more acidic than US vinegar. The acidity of regular Czech vinegar is 8%.
    • Granulated sugar
    • Salt
    • Black pepper – ground

    ✅ You’ll find the exact amount of ingredients below in the recipe card, which you can also print out.

    ➜ Instructions

    STEP 1: Wash the tomatoes and cut them into wedges.

    STEP 2: Peel the onion and chop it finely.

    making czech tomato salad with onions

    STEP 3: Prepare the dressing: Pour the water, vinegar, and oil into a screw-top container. Add the salt, sugar, and pepper. Close the jar and shake until all the ingredients are combined.

    STEP 4: Mix the tomato wedges with the chopped onion and place them in a salad bowl. Pour over them with the dressing. Vegetables should almost swim in the watery dressing.

    ➜ Serving

    This tomato salad is usually served as a light side dish to the main meal. Eat it with a salad or regular spoon, or use a fork.

    Serve immediately or chill the salad in the fridge.

    fresh tomato salad with onion

    ➜ Tips for success

    • For best results, use fresh, ripe tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes are also suitable for the salad.
    • You can add freshly chopped green parsley, a typical Czech herb, to the salad. Use about ¼ teaspoon of leaves per serving.
    • This type of tomato salad often appears on restaurant menus in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Don't forget to order it when you come to the Czech Republic!

    More salad recipes

    • Czech potato salad – Bramborový salát
    • Lettuce salad with buttermilk dressing – Ledový salát s kefírem
    • Creamy cucumber salad with garlic – Okurkový salát se smetanou a česnekem

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    fresh tomato salad czech rajčatový salát

    Rajčatový salát – Czech Tomato Salad

    Author: Petra Kupská | Cook Like Czechs
    This is the best recipe for a Czech tomato salad with onion, perfect for hot summer days. Easy to prepare and ready in a flash, it tastes simply delicious!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Total Time: 15 minutes mins
    Servings: 1

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    Ingredients 

    Vegetables:

    • 3 medium tomatoes fresh and ripe
    • ½ small onion yellow or brown

    Dressing:

    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil (or sunflower oil/canola)
    • 4 Tablespoons water cold
    • 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar 5% acidity
    • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 dash ground black pepper

    Instructions 

    • Wash 3 medium tomatoes and cut them into wedges. Peel the ½ small onion and chop it finely.
    • Prepare the dressing: Pour 4 Tablespoons water, 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar, and 1 Tablespoon olive oil into a screw-top container. Add ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, and 1 dash ground black pepper. Close the jar and shake well until all the ingredients are combined.
    • Toss the tomato wedges with the chopped onion and place them in a salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the vegetables, ensuring they are almost submerged in the watery mixture.

    Notes

    • The basic recipe makes 1 portion. If you want a larger yield, simply multiply the quantities in the recipe by the number of portions you need.
    • SERVING: This tomato salad is usually served as a light side dish to the main meal. Enjoy it with a salad spoon, regular spoon, or fork. Serve immediately, or chill the salad in the fridge before serving.
    • For best results, use fresh, ripe tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes are also suitable for the salad. If you use cherry tomatoes, which are smaller, increase the quantity proportionally.
    • You can add freshly chopped green parsley, a typical Czech herb, to the salad. Use about ¼ teaspoon of parsley leaves per serving.

    Nutritional estimate pro serving

    Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 962mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 3075IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
    Servings: 1
    Calories pro serving: 231
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Czech
    Keyword: Czech Salads, quick recipes
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    Comments

    1. Milena says

      July 28, 2024 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      my mom thought me the salad with mayonnaise or sour cream the rest is exactly the same the vinegar I use in cucumber salad I'm going to try it with the vinegar it sounds really good

      Reply
      • Anicka Cooklikeczechs.com says

        July 29, 2024 at 3:49 pm

        Thank you for your comment and feedback, Milena!
        Hope you will be content with how the vinegar turns out - please, let me know afterwards! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Robert Edward Wilson says

      July 29, 2024 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      great recipe

      Reply
      • Anicka Cooklikeczechs.com says

        July 29, 2024 at 3:51 pm

        Thank you for your kind feedback, Robert!

        Reply
    3. Katka says

      August 17, 2024 at 9:57 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent. Just as I remember from growing up.

      Reply
      • Anicka Cooklikeczechs.com says

        August 18, 2024 at 6:58 am

        Thank you for your comment and kind words, Katka!

        Reply

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