Lebanese Tomato Salad Pepper (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 900 g campari tomatoes, quartered
02 - 1 large red bell pepper, quartered and seeded
03 - 4 cloves garlic, peeled
04 - 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

05 - 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon sumac
07 - 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Quarter the campari tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Cut the red bell pepper into quarters, remove stem and seeds. Place bell pepper and garlic cloves in a food processor and blend until a smooth paste forms.
03 - Transfer the pepper-garlic paste to a separate bowl. Stir in smoked paprika, sumac, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.
04 - Pour the prepared dressing over the quartered tomatoes. Toss gently to coat all pieces evenly.
05 - Fold in the chopped parsley. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Transfer to a serving bowl and present chilled.

# Notes:

01 - For optimal flavor, use ripe tomatoes and allow sufficient chilling time to let the ingredients infuse.