Low Sodium Sliced Tomatoes with Fresh Herbs
Elevate your tomato game with this vibrant recipe for Low Sodium Sliced Tomatoes with Fresh Herbs—a quick and nutritious dish bursting with garden-fresh flavors. Perfectly ripe tomatoes are sliced and arranged beautifully, then topped with a zesty herb dressing made from basil, parsley, and chives mixed with extra virgin olive oil and a subtle touch of lemon juice. Finished off with a sprinkle of black pepper, this recipe is heart-healthy and naturally low in sodium, making it ideal for clean eating or a light side dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a refreshing addition to your menu that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or crusty bread. Whether served as an appetizer or a vibrant salad, this dish showcases seasonal ingredients in their most flavorful form.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Begin by washing the tomatoes thoroughly under cool running water.
2. Slice each tomato into 1/4-inch thick slices using a sharp knife, discarding the stems.
3. Arrange the tomato slices on a large serving platter in an overlapping pattern for an attractive presentation.
4. Rinse the fresh herbs. Chop the basil leaves into thin strips. Finely chop the parsley and chives.
5. In a small bowl, combine the chopped basil, parsley, chives, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice. Stir until well mixed.
6. Drizzle the herb mixture evenly over the sliced tomatoes.
7. Finally, sprinkle the black pepper over the top of the tomatoes and herbs.
8. Serve immediately as a fresh and healthy side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
539 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 728 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 3415 mg | 73% | |
*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.
