American tomato salad from New Orleans, Louisiana

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 850 g tomatoes, ripe, sliced
• 1 large onion(s), thinly sliced, then cut into rings
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp mint, fresh, chopped
• 2 tsp chives, fresh, chopped
• 4 tsp olive oil
• 4 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp garlic, very finely chopped
• pepper, black

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

Creole Tomato Salad

Alternate the tomato slices and onion rings on a plate or platter. Sprinkle with salt, mint, and chives. For the vinaigrette, combine the red wine vinegar, mustard, and garlic in a bowl. Add the olive oil and mix well. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper and serve.