Herb Marinated Tomato Salad with Basil
Bursting with vibrant summer flavors, this Herb Marinated Tomato Salad with Basil is a fresh and zesty dish that's perfect for any time of year. Juicy cherry tomatoes are paired with a medley of fresh herbs—basil, parsley, and oregano—then lovingly dressed in a garlicky blend of extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. The quick marinade infuses every bite with bold, herbaceous goodness while keeping the preparation stress-free with just 15 minutes of hands-on time. Perfectly customizable, this tomato salad can be served as a refreshing side dish, a topping for crostini, or even with crusty bread for a light lunch. Simple, wholesome, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this recipe is a must-try for tomato lovers and fans of healthy, effortless meals alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams cherry tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 15 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons cracked black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes. Halve or quarter them depending on their size and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Mince the garlic cloves finely and set aside.
Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves, parsley, and oregano. Add the herbs to the bowl with the tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, sea salt, and cracked black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the tomatoes and gently toss everything together until the tomatoes are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad one final toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish, or enjoy with crusty bread as a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.3 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1201 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1350 mg | 29% | |
*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.
