Heart-Healthy Salade de Tomates
Bursting with vibrant, fresh flavors, the Heart-Healthy Salade de Tomates is a delightful twist on the classic French tomato salad. Featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes, sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion, and fragrant fresh basil, this recipe celebrates wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients. A simple yet sophisticated dressing of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar ties the dish together, complementing the naturally rich flavors of the tomatoes. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is perfect as a light main course or a refreshing side dish. With its low-calorie profile and heart-healthy fats, this recipe is a nutritious choice for anyone looking to indulge in guilt-free, gourmet-style eating. Ideal for summer gatherings or quick midweek meals, it's sure to impress with its garden-fresh appeal and Mediterranean inspiration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium heirloom tomatoes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 red onion
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Wash the heirloom and cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cool running water. Pat dry with a clean towel.
Core and slice the heirloom tomatoes into wedges. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Peel and slice the red onion into thin rings.
Chop or tear the fresh basil leaves into small pieces.
In a large serving bowl, combine the sliced heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, freshly ground black pepper, and sea salt until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the tomato mixture in the large serving bowl.
Gently toss the salad to combine the ingredients, ensuring the tomatoes and onions are well coated with the dressing.
Sprinkle the chopped basil leaves over the top of the salad.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course, and enjoy your heart-healthy Salade de Tomates!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
425 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 627 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1955 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.
