Chilean Simple Salad Recipe

<b>Ingredients</b> 1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced<br> 4 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced julienne style<br> 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped<br> 1 garlic clove, crushed<br> 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<br> ½ lime, juiced<br> Salt<br> Fresh ground pepper to taste<br> 1 avocado, cubed (optional) (Elizabeth Carrion)

<b>Step 1</b> Thinly slice onion and place in bowl of cool salted water for one hour. (Elizabeth Carrion)

<b>Step 2</b> While marinating the onions, slice tomatoes and chop your cilantro. Then place in a large serving bowl. (Elizabeth Carrion)

<b>Step 3</b> Crush garlic. Add olive oil and mix. (Elizabeth Carrion)

<b>Step 4</b> Drain onions (you may need to pat dry with paper towels). (Elizabeth Carrion)

<b>Step 5</b> Add to salad bowl and pour garlic and olive oil mixture. (Elizabeth Carrion)

<b>Step 6</b> Add lime juice and fresh ground pepper. Toss until well-blended. (Elizabeth Carrion)

<b>Optional</b> Add avocado. And if you’re not a fan, replace cilantro with fresh parsley. (Elizabeth Carrion)