Pipirrana (Andalusian Tomato and Cucumber Salad)
Why this recipe works
- Fast, no-cook method: Fresh vegetables and a simple vinaigrette keep the recipe quick, practical and suited to warm-weather meals.
- Clean acidity: Sherry vinegar sharpens the sweetness of ripe tomato and cucumber without overpowering the salad.
- Crisp and refreshing: Firm cucumber, green pepper and red onion bring crunch, while juicy tomatoes keep every bite bright and cooling.
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Ingredient notes
- Choose ripe tomatoes: Use tomatoes that are fully ripe but not collapsing; they should be juicy enough to dress the salad naturally without turning watery.
- Use good olive oil: Because the dressing is so simple, a peppery extra-virgin olive oil gives the salad much of its character.
- Balance the vinegar: Sherry vinegar gives the most Spanish-style tang, but the acidity can be adjusted to taste after the vegetables are tossed.
Timing notes
- Serve soon after dressing: Pipirrana is best served shortly after mixing, while the vegetables are still crisp and the tomatoes remain juicy rather than watery.
- Chill briefly if preferred: A short chill makes the salad extra refreshing, but avoid leaving it for hours before serving.
Authenticity notes
- Andalusian style: Pipirrana is associated with southern Spain and relies on ripe raw vegetables, olive oil and vinegar rather than cooked components.
- Simple home cooking: The appeal is in the freshness of the vegetables and the balance of oil, vinegar and seasoning, not in elaborate preparation.
Serving ideas
- Serve with crusty bread: Bread is ideal for scooping up the chopped vegetables and the tomato-rich dressing left in the bowl.
- Toss before serving: Give the salad a final toss just before serving so the dressing and vegetable juices coat everything evenly.
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Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes into bite-size chunks and tip into a mixing bowl. Peel the cucumber if you like, then cut into small chunks and add to the bowl.
- Deseed the green pepper and dice it, then thinly slice the red onion. Add both to the bowl and toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sherry vinegar, fine sea salt and black pepper. Pour over the salad and toss well, then taste and adjust with a pinch more salt or pepper if needed.
- Serve straight away at room temperature, or chill for 5 minutes for a crisper, more refreshing salad. Give it one last toss before serving so the dressing coats everything evenly.
Recipe notes
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Tips
- For the best texture, keep the vegetables in similar small dice so every forkful gets a bit of everything.
- If the red onion tastes sharp, soak it in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain well before adding to the salad.
- If serving chilled, cover and chill briefly rather than for hours so the tomatoes stay juicy rather than watery.
Substitutions
- Replace Sherry vinegar with Red wine vinegar for a slightly fruitier tang.
- Replace Extra virgin olive oil with Virgin olive oil for a milder, less peppery dressing.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best eaten the day it is made. If storing, refrigerate in a sealed container and toss again before serving; the vegetables will release juices and soften slightly.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 15min (15min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Spanish
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