Croatian Simple Tomato Salad
Bright, refreshing, and effortlessly simple, this Croatian Simple Tomato Salad is a celebration of fresh, summer-ready ingredients. Made with juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp red onion, and a tangy dressing of extra virgin olive oil and white wine vinegar, this salad is elevated with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for vibrant flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s the perfect side dish for any meal. Serve it immediately for a light, zesty bite, or let it rest briefly to allow the bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors to meld together. Ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, this easy tomato salad encapsulates the essence of Croatian cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the tomatoes and fresh parsley.
Slice the tomatoes into thin wedges and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings. Add the slices to the salad bowl with the tomatoes.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the tomatoes and onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat the tomatoes and onions evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately as a side dish or let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.7 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1226 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1997 mg | 42% | |
*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.
