Bumper Crop Tomato Salad
Celebrate the vibrant taste of summer with this Bumper Crop Tomato Salad, a refreshing and colorful dish that highlights the peak flavors of ripe, mixed-variety tomatoes. Perfect for a quick and easy 15-minute preparation, this salad combines juicy tomatoes, sweet red onion, and aromatic fresh basil, all brought together with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Topped with crumbled feta cheese and an optional sprinkle of toasted pine nuts for added crunch, this salad is a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Serve it as a standout side or light main dish, and enjoy the freshness at its best. It's the ideal recipe for showcasing your garden's bounty or making the most of farmers' market finds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes (mixed varieties preferred)
- 1 small red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 cup optional: toasted pine nuts
Instructions
Wash and dry the tomatoes thoroughly. Cut them into bite-sized chunks or slices, depending on your preference, and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Roughly chop or tear the fresh basil leaves, then gently scatter them into the bowl with the other ingredients.
Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad. Toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad, followed by the sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently again to combine.
If desired, sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the salad for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately as a fresh and flavorful side or main dish. For optimal taste, enjoy at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1084 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.4 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2560 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.1 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 721 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2216 mg | 47% | |
*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.
