Heart-Healthy Fresh Tomato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this *Heart-Healthy Fresh Tomato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette*, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish ready in just 15 minutes! Bursting with sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated by a homemade herb vinaigrette featuring fragrant fresh basil, parsley, and oregano. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and tangy red wine vinegar, combined with minced garlic, creates a light and flavorful dressing that ties the fresh ingredients together beautifully. Perfect as a side dish or a light, refreshing centerpiece, this recipe is not only packed with heart-healthy ingredients but also designed to delight your taste buds. Enjoy it immediately or let the flavors mingle for an even more irresistible result!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh oregano
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel, then cut them in half and place them in a large serving bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half-moon shapes. Add the sliced onion to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Wash and dry the cucumber. Peel it if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the tomato and onion mixture.
Chop the fresh basil leaves into thin strips. Finely chop the parsley and oregano. Combine all the chopped herbs in a small mixing bowl.
Peel the garlic clove and mince it finely. Add the minced garlic to the bowl with the herbs.
Pour the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar into the herb mixture. Add salt and black pepper. Whisk everything together until a uniform vinaigrette is formed.
Drizzle the herb vinaigrette over the salad in the serving bowl. Toss gently to combine all ingredients and coat them with the vinaigrette.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
528 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.6 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1223 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1717 mg | 37% | |
*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.
