Easy Marinated Tomato Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Easy Marinated Tomato Salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion. Featuring juicy, ripe tomatoes, crisp red onion, and fragrant basil, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano, this salad showcases simple ingredients at their best. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, with no cooking required, it's the ideal make-ahead dish that only gets better as it marinates in the fridge, allowing the vibrant flavors to meld together. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats, crusty bread, or pasta. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or looking for a quick weeknight fix, this marinated tomato salad will become your go-to recipe for a healthy, delicious, and crowd-pleasing dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the tomatoes and basil leaves.
Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized wedges or slices and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Slice the red onion thinly and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and add them to a small bowl or jar with a lid.
To the small bowl or jar, add olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together or shake the jar until the dressing is well combined.
Pour the dressing over the tomatoes and onions. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly in the marinade.
Chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the salad. Toss once more to distribute the basil.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.7 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1221 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1899 mg | 40% | |
*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.
