Heirloom Tomato Salad with Garlic Oil
Celebrate the peak of summer produce with this vibrant Heirloom Tomato Salad with Garlic Oil, a dish that transforms simple ingredients into a flavor-packed masterpiece. Featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes as the star, this salad is elevated with the rich, aromatic infusion of garlic oil, delicately draped over slices of sweet red onion and fresh herbs like basil and parsley. A dash of red wine vinegar adds a zesty brightness, while a touch of salt and pepper ties everything together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe bursts with freshness, color, and rustic charm, perfect for a light lunch, picnic side, or elegant dinner starter. With its combination of minimal effort and maximum flavor, this fresh tomato salad is a must-try for seasonal eating enthusiasts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium heirloom tomatoes
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Slice the heirloom tomatoes into thick wedges and place them in a large serving bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the onion slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the garlic cloves, crushed slightly with the side of a knife, and cook for about 3-5 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the garlic oil cool slightly. Discard the garlic cloves once the oil is infused.
Pour the garlic-infused olive oil over the tomatoes and onions.
Add the red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Gently toss everything to combine and coat the tomatoes evenly.
Stack the fresh basil leaves and roll them tightly. Slice into thin ribbons (chiffonade). Roughly chop the parsley leaves.
Garnish the salad with the basil ribbons and chopped parsley.
Serve immediately or let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature for the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
889 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.7 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1238 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1969 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.
