Low Sodium Salade de Tomates
Elevate your summer salad repertoire with this refreshing Low Sodium Salade de Tomates! Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes, this French-inspired dish is crafted with wholesome ingredients like red onions, fresh basil leaves, a delicate drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and a splash of red wine vinegar. Perfect for health-conscious eaters, this recipe eliminates added salt while delivering vibrant flavor through garlic, lemon zest, and freshly ground black pepper. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is a quick yet elegant addition to any meal, ideal as a light appetizer or a side dish for alfresco dining. Experience the essence of Provence with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large ripe tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 12 pieces fresh basil leaves
- 1 small red onion
- 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 small garlic clove
Instructions
Wash and dry the tomatoes thoroughly. Use a sharp knife to core the tomatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place the tomato slices in a large salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the onion slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar until well combined.
Drizzle the olive oil and vinegar dressing over the tomato and onion mixture.
Roughly tear the basil leaves and scatter them over the salad.
Zest the lemon and sprinkle the zest over the salad for a refreshing citrus touch.
Finely mince the garlic clove and add it to the salad, mixing gently to distribute the flavor.
Season the salad with freshly ground black pepper to taste; adjust the seasoning according to preference.
Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients, being careful not to break up the tomato slices.
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or appetizer. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of this low sodium tomato salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
667 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.8 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1952 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.
