Fresh Tomato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette
Elevate your summer dining experience with this vibrant Fresh Tomato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette! Bursting with juicy, ripe tomatoes, crisp red onions, and fragrant basil leaves, this recipe showcases the best of seasonal flavors in just 15 minutes. The homemade herb vinaigrette—featuring extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and fresh parsley—adds a tangy, aromatic touch that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. Simple yet sophisticated, this salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light appetizer. It's designed to impress while being effortlessly easy to prepare, making it a go-to for any occasion. Serve at room temperature for the ultimate flavor experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 0.5 red onion
- 10 large fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Start by washing and drying the tomatoes and basil leaves. Slice the tomatoes into thick rounds and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the sliced onions to the salad bowl with the tomatoes.
Roughly tear the basil leaves and sprinkle them over the tomatoes and onions.
To make the vinaigrette, peel and finely mince the garlic clove. In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and add it to the vinaigrette. Whisk until the dressing is well combined.
Pour the herb vinaigrette over the tomato salad and toss gently to ensure the tomatoes are evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the salad at room temperature to best enjoy the fresh flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.0 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1340 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2110 mg | 45% | |
*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.
