
Easy
A brutalist raw salad. Three ingredients, maximum flavor. The onion must be sliced thin and soaked in lemon juice before anything else touches the bowl. No garnish. No exceptions.
10 min
5 min
15 min
Method
Nutri-Score
Excellent balance
A–E · lower is better · score -5
Calories
142
per serving
Protein
2g
Carbs
13g
Fat
11g
Sat. fat
1g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
6g
Sodium
590mg
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
Environmental impact
Very low impact
A–E · lower is better · complete match
kg CO2e
0.3
per serving
Water
1.0m³
Land
9.1Pt
Runoff
0.03g P
Tomato drives 73% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
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Techniques
Safety & Storage
High sodium content from salt — consider reducing to ½ teaspoon for sodium-restricted diets
Lemon juice may cause dental enamel erosion if consumed frequently — rinse mouth after eating
Raw onion may cause digestive discomfort for sensitive individuals
Pro Tips
Soaking onion in lemon juice reduces harshness and makes it more digestible
Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for maximum flavor and lycopene content
Let salad rest 2-5 minutes after tossing to allow flavors to meld
Quality olive oil matters here — use extra-virgin for the most flavor
Room temperature tomatoes taste better than cold
From the chef
Lemon goes on the onion first. Not as an afterthought — as the first decision, because the acidity softens the raw bite and becomes the dressing. The tomato needs no cooking, no embellishment; it contributes juice, sweetness, and structure. Olive oil arrives last and does not get stirred into oblivion. Three vegetables, five ingredients total, one bowl that tastes like it took longer than it did. That is the point.
Source: generated · June 9, 2026