German Meatloaf with Tomato Salad

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Finely chop half the onion and mix with the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper until just combined.

Step 2

Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place in a lightly oiled 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, about 40-45 minutes.

Step 3

While the meatloaf bakes, thinly slice the remaining onion half and the tomatoes. Place them in a bowl.

Step 4

Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper. Pour over the tomatoes and onions, then toss gently.

Step 5

Chop the parsley and stir half into the salad. Let the salad sit at room temperature while the meatloaf finishes.

Step 6

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve slices with the tomato salad, sprinkled with the remaining parsley.