Insanely Easy Tomato Salad
Bursting with vibrant summer flavors, this Insanely Easy Tomato Salad is the perfect go-to recipe for busy weeknights, backyard barbecues, or last-minute gatherings. Featuring sweet, juicy ripe tomatoes, zesty red onion, and fragrant fresh basil, this no-cook dish is lightly dressed with extra virgin olive oil and tangy balsamic vinegar for a classic yet refreshing taste. Ready in just 10 minutes and packed with wholesome, fresh ingredients, this effortless salad highlights simplicity at its finest. Serve it as a light side dish alongside grilled meats, crusty bread, or creamy burrata for a meal that's as elegant as it is easy. Keywords: easy summer salad, fresh tomato salad, no-cook recipes, simple side dish, quick salad recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 0.5 small red onion
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly under running water and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Slice the tomatoes into wedges or thick rounds, depending on your preference, and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons. Add the slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces (or leave them whole if preferred) and scatter them over the tomatoes and onions.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad.
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
Gently toss everything together using salad tongs or your hands to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately as a side dish, or let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.1 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1215 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1346 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.
