Heart-Healthy Tomato and Onion Salad
Discover the vibrant and nutritious flavors of our Heart-Healthy Tomato and Onion Salad, a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for clean eating. Packed with antioxidant-rich cherry tomatoes, zesty red onion, and aromatic fresh basil, this salad is dressed with a simple yet elegant blend of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, enhanced by a touch of garlic, sea salt, and black pepper. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this no-cook recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a refreshing side dish at summer gatherings. Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness, it’s a low-calorie option that’s as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds. Serve it as a flavorful companion to grilled proteins, or enjoy as a light snack that celebrates wholesome, natural ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 small garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and slice the cherry tomatoes in halves and place them into a large salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons, depending on your preference. Add the onion slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove. Add this to the bowl.
Roughly chop or tear the fresh basil leaves and add them to the salad mixture.
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, making sure everything is evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a side dish or enjoy on its own as a healthy snack. Garnish with more basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
368 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1190 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 976 mg | 21% | |
*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.
