Low Sodium Tomato and Onion Salad
Savor the fresh, bold flavors of summer with this Low Sodium Tomato and Onion Salad, a vibrant and heart-healthy twist on a classic side dish. Featuring juicy, ripe tomatoes, crisp red onion slices, and fresh herbs like parsley and basil, this salad is bursting with natural goodness. The simple yet flavorful dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and just a touch of garlic and black pepper, ensures every bite is beautifully balanced without relying on added salt. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is perfect for enhancing weeknight meals or complementing a festive barbecue spread. Enjoy it fresh or chilled for a refreshing, guilt-free addition to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium (ripe) Tomatoes
- 1 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) Fresh parsley
- 6 leaves (thinly sliced) Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse the tomatoes under cool running water and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Using a sharp knife, core the tomatoes and cut them into thin wedges. Place the wedges into a large salad bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into rings. Add the onion slices into the bowl with the tomatoes.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley and sliced basil leaves evenly over the tomatoes and onions in the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, and lemon juice to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tomato and onion mixture, tossing delicately to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for 5 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or refrigerate for up to 2 hours if preferred chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.8 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 34 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1438 mg | 31% | |
*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.
