Heart-Healthy Sliced Tomatoes with Fresh Herbs
Bright, fresh, and effortlessly nutritious, this recipe for Heart-Healthy Sliced Tomatoes with Fresh Herbs is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients. Juicy, ripe tomatoes serve as the star of the dish, elevated by the vibrant flavors of basil and parsley. Drizzled with a zesty mixture of extra-virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice, this quick no-cook recipe is seasoned with just the right touch of salt and pepper for a perfectly balanced taste. Ready in just 15 minutes, this light and refreshing dish is the perfect heart-healthy snack or side for summer meals. Packed with antioxidants and a burst of garden-fresh flavor, it’s an easy yet elegant addition to your healthy lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing the tomatoes under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Cut each tomato into thick slices, about 1/4 inch thick, using a sharp knife for clean cuts. Arrange the slices neatly on a serving platter.
Wash and dry the fresh basil and parsley leaves. Gently tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces, and roughly chop the parsley leaves.
Evenly sprinkle the torn basil and chopped parsley over the tomato slices.
In a small bowl, combine the extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Whisk them together until well blended.
Drizzle the olive oil and lemon mixture evenly over the tomato and herb assembly.
Lightly season the dish with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes to let the flavors meld, then serve immediately. Enjoy your heart-healthy tomato dish as a refreshing side or a light snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
347 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 637 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1551 mg | 33% | |
*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.
