Green and Red Tomato Salad with Russian Dressing

Green and Red Tomato Salad with Russian Dressing

Vibrant red and tangy green tomatoes are thinly sliced and artfully layered with rich hard-boiled eggs. The dish is brought together by a generous drizzle of zesty, creamy homemade Russian dressing, delivering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and sharp flavors.

20mEasy4 servings

Equipment

Serrated knife
Cutting board
Small mixing bowl
Whisk
Serving platter

Ingredients

4 servings

Salad Base

  • 2 green tomatoes, unripe, firm
  • 2 red tomatoes, ripe but firm
  • 2 eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
  • 5 g fresh chives, finely chopped

Homemade Russian Dressing

  • 60 g mayonnaise
  • 30 g ketchup
  • 15 g prepared horseradish
  • 5 ml vegetarian worcestershire sauce
  • 5 ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 g paprika
  • 2 g salt
  • 1 g black pepper, freshly cracked

Nutrition (per serving)

181
Calories
5g
Protein
10g
Carbs
14g
Fat
2g
Fiber
7g
Sugar
446mg
Sodium

Method

01

Using a serrated knife and cutting board, slice the green and red tomatoes into even rounds, approximately half a centimeter thick.

5m
02

Slice the hard-boiled eggs into even rounds, matching the thickness of the tomatoes.

2m
03

In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, prepared horseradish, vegetarian worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until smooth and well integrated.

3m
04

Let the dressing sit for 5 minutes so the flavors can meld together.

5m
05

Arrange the alternating slices of green tomatoes, red tomatoes, and hard-boiled eggs in a slightly overlapping pattern on a large serving platter.

4m
06

Drizzle the homemade Russian dressing generously over the arranged salad, then sprinkle the finely chopped fresh chives evenly across the top. Serve immediately.

1m

Chef's Notes

  • Using a serrated knife is crucial for tomatoes; the teeth easily pierce the tough skins without crushing the delicate flesh beneath.
  • For the green tomatoes, seek out genuinely unripe, hard tomatoes rather than mature green heirloom varieties like Green Zebra. The firm, astringent nature of unripe tomatoes provides the necessary contrast to the rich dressing.
  • Traditional Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies. Seeking out a verified vegetarian brand or substituting with soy sauce ensures the recipe remains strictly vegetarian.
  • If time permits, allow the dressing to rest in the refrigerator for an hour. This allows the spices and horseradish to permeate the mayonnaise, creating a deeply unified flavor profile.

Storage

Refrigerator: 1 dayStore dressing separately if possible. Dressed tomatoes will release water and lose their firm texture within a few hours.

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