Mediterranean Diet Fresh Tomato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette
Bright, refreshing, and packed with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this *Mediterranean Diet Fresh Tomato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette* is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can shine. Bursting with the juicy sweetness of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, crunchy bell peppers, and the aromatic bite of red onion, this salad is elevated with a fragrant herb vinaigrette made from fresh parsley, mint, extra-virgin olive oil, and a tangy blend of red wine vinegar and lemon juice. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook dish is an ideal choice for a light lunch, side dish, or appetizer. Serve it slightly chilled or at room temperature for a true taste of the Mediterranean diet. Keywords: Mediterranean diet, fresh tomato salad, herb vinaigrette, no-cook recipe, healthy salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 large bell pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and core the tomatoes. Cut them into medium-sized wedges and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add the slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Thinly slice the red onion and bell pepper. Add them to the salad bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves. Add them to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dijon mustard until well combined.
Add salt and black pepper to the dressing and whisk again until the ingredients are fully integrated.
Drizzle the herb vinaigrette over the salad and use salad tongs to gently toss the ingredients until they are evenly coated with the dressing.
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Serve the salad at room temperature or slightly chilled, and enjoy the refreshing taste of the Mediterranean.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.2 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1354 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.6 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2773 mg | 59% | |
*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.
