Vegetable Tartare

Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and refreshing Vegetable Tartare, a modern twist on the classic dish that celebrates crisp, fresh produce. Featuring a medley of diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell peppers, creamy avocado, and zesty capers, this recipe shines with a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing that brings everything together. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and chives, this no-cook dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for summertime entertaining or as a light starter, this quick and healthy recipe is ready in just 25 minutes. Serve it neatly shaped with a mould for a gourmet presentation, or scoop it up rustic-style for a more casual vibe. Bursting with color, flavor, and nutrients, this Vegetable Tartare is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Fresh tomatoes
• 1 large English cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Capers
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 Lemon
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Chives

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing all the vegetables: Core the tomatoes and finely dice them, ensuring to discard the seeds and excess juice.

Step 2

Peel and finely dice the English cucumber, and place it in a fine mesh sieve. Lightly salt the cucumber and let it sit to drain excess liquid for about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper, ensuring the pieces are of similar size to the tomatoes and cucumber.

Step 4

Peel and pit the avocado, then cut it into small cubes.

Step 5

Finely chop the red onion and, if you find the flavor too intense, rinse it briefly under cold water and drain well.

Step 6

Chop the capers coarsely and the fresh parsley finely.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber (pat dry before adding to remove excess moisture), bell pepper, avocado, red onion, capers, and parsley.

Step 8

Zest the lemon and set aside the zest. Squeeze the lemon to extract the juice and add it to the vegetable mixture.

Step 9

Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and black pepper. Combine all the ingredients gently with a spoon, making sure not to mash the avocado.

Step 10

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Step 11

Transfer the vegetable tartare into a serving ring or mould on a plate to shape it neatly, then carefully remove the mould. Alternatively, you can spoon it directly onto a serving plate for a more rustic look.

Step 12

Garnish the tartare with the reserved lemon zest and finely snipped chives before serving.

Step 13

Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy as a refreshing appetizer!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1074.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	861.0

Total Fat 71.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1629.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 22.0g
Protein 11.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 159.2mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 2528.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.3%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 25.6%