Ginger Tomato Salad
Bright, zesty, and bursting with bold flavors, this Ginger Tomato Salad is a quick, no-cook dish that’s perfect for summer or any time you're craving something light and refreshing. Juicy ripe tomatoes are paired with the warmth of freshly grated ginger, thinly sliced red onion, and a touch of fresh parsley for an herby kick. The tangy lemon-olive oil dressing, lightly sweetened with honey, ties everything together for a vibrant salad that comes together in just 15 minutes! Whether served as a side dish, appetizer, or light lunch, this simple yet sophisticated salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients and harmonious flavors. Perfect for fans of easy vegetarian recipes or anyone looking for a healthy, gluten-free option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 inch fresh ginger root
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized wedges. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the ginger root and grate it finely using a microplane or small grater. Add the ginger to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel and finely slice the red onion into thin half-moon pieces. Add these to the mixing bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Adjust salt and honey to taste if necessary.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to ensure the tomatoes are coated evenly.
Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Ginger Tomato Salad fresh as a side dish or appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1197 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1396 mg | 30% | |
*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.
