Salted tomato salad with cumin – healthy vegetable recipe by CraftOil

Vegetable salads are an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet. They support proper digestion, restore vitamin and mineral balance, and supply the body with vital micro- and macronutrients necessary for a strong metabolism and the optimal function of all systems.

In autumn, when fresh vegetables are replaced by preserved ones, you can prepare a simple yet delicious salted tomato salad with cumin seeds. The cumin not only gives the dish a rich, spicy aroma but also significantly enhances its nutritional value.

Black cumin seeds (Nigella sativa), also known as kalonji, contain vitamins A, C, D, and E, most B-group vitamins, and valuable minerals such as selenium, sodium, iron, manganese, and nickel. They are also rich in omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids, and contain thymoquinone, a powerful antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals, viruses, and bacteria.

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Ingredients

To make this light and aromatic vegetable salad, you’ll need:

• 600 g salted or pickled tomatoes;
• 2 salted cucumbers;
• 1 onion;
• 6–7 sprigs of parsley;
• ½ tsp cumin seeds (or crushed black cumin);
• 1 tsp vegetable oil (for dressing);

Step-by-step preparation

Slice the tomatoes and cucumbers into medium-thick rounds. Choose firm, meaty tomatoes so they keep their shape after cutting. Peel and rinse the onion, then cut it into rings or half-rings. If using salted rather than pickled vegetables, you can marinate the onion briefly in 9% vinegar.

Lightly crush the cumin seeds in a mortar. Finely chop the parsley and remove thick stems. Combine all ingredients in a bowl — tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, parsley, and crushed cumin.

Add vegetable oil, mix gently, and serve fresh.

Tips and serving suggestions:

Use CraftOil sunflower, camelina, or corn oil for dressing. For a bolder, spicier aroma, add a few drops of CraftOil black cumin oil. You can also add finely chopped dill or basil for extra flavor.

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