SpanishEasy · Cold
Andalusian Tomato Salad with Cumin
Ripe tomatoes and cucumber dressed with olive oil, red-wine vinegar, and a pinch of cumin that gives the whole salad a warmth you do not expect from something cold. It is simple enough to make in five minutes and good enough to serve to anyone. This is summer in a bowl.
Prep
15 min
Rest
10 min
Total
25 min
Method
Make the Cumin Dressing
4
In a small bowl, finely grate the garlic clove into the olive oil. Add the red wine vinegar, remaining salt, and an extra pinch of cumin.
5
Whisk everything together until the dressing is well combined and slightly emulsified.
Assemble and Serve
6
7
Scatter fresh parsley over the top and finish with one final drizzle of good olive oil. Serve immediately or let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to let the flavors deepen.
A
Nutri-Score
Excellent balance
A–E · lower is better · score -4
Calories
160
per serving
Low sugar · 4g
Protein
2g
Carbs
8g
Fat
14g
Sat. fat
2g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
4g
Sodium
313mg
VeganGluten FreeDairy FreeHeart HealthyAnti InflammatoryHigh Healthy FatsHigh Fiber
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
A
Environmental impact
Very low impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
0.4
per serving
ACarbonAEU all-round· both agree
Water
0.5m³
Land
12Pt
Runoff
0.03g P
Tomatoes drives 64% 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.
Flavor Profile
5
Umami
4
Sweet
3
Salty
3
Sour
1
Bitter
3
Spicy
Textures
CrunchyTenderCrisp
Aromas
HerbalEarthyPungentFruity
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
Mixing BowlCounter FootprintMedium
Safety & Storage
Handling
Wash all raw vegetables thoroughly under running water before cutting to reduce risk of foodborne illness.
Cross Contamination
Use clean cutting boards and utensils when preparing this salad to prevent cross-contamination from other food products.
Storage
Refrigerate leftover salad promptly. This dish contains fresh raw vegetables and should not be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Shelf Life
Consume within 1-2 days for optimal freshness. The tomatoes and cucumber will soften over time.
High Risk Population
This salad contains raw vegetables. Immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, and young children should ensure all produce is washed extremely well or consider cooking vegetables before consumption.
Pro Tips
Technique
Let the tomatoes sit with the cumin for a full five minutes before you add anything else. You're coaxing out all those beautiful juices, and the cumin needs that time to bloom and perfume the whole bowl.
Substitution
No red onion? A small white onion works beautifully, or even a handful of thinly sliced shallots. Whatever you use, slice it thin so it softens in the tomato juice.
Flavor Boost
A tiny drizzle of honey (just half a teaspoon) along with the vinegar makes the tomatoes taste even rounder and sweeter—it's a秘密 from my grandmother's kitchen.
From the chef
This salad is the taste of August for me—my grandmother would make something just like it on the Sevilla patio while the cicadas sang. The cumin is the little secret nobody expects in Andalusian cooking, but once you taste how it makes those ripe tomatoes sing, you'll never skip it. Keep it simple, pour on the good oil, and let the vegetables do the talking.
TagsColdNo CookVegetarianSummerMediterraneanHealthyFresh
Source: generated · May 30, 2026