My Quick and Easy Tomato Salad
Brighten up your summer meals with "My Quick and Easy Tomato Salad," a fresh and flavorful dish that comes together in just 10 minutes. Bursting with juicy ripe tomatoes, tangy red onion slices, and fragrant fresh basil, this simple salad is elevated by a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and sweet balsamic vinegar, perfectly seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper. For an optional creamy twist, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top, adding a deliciously savory contrast. With no cooking required, this vibrant tomato salad is ideal for busy weeknights, backyard barbecues, or as a refreshing side dish for any meal. Perfect for those seeking light, healthy, and easy summer recipes, this quick tomato salad is a surefire crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized ripe tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cups crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the tomatoes and pat them dry. Slice them into bite-sized wedges and transfer to a large salad bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into rings or half-moons. Add the onion slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Rinse the fresh basil leaves, pat them dry, and tear them into smaller pieces by hand. Toss them into the salad bowl.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes and onions.
Sprinkle the salt and black pepper evenly over the salad and gently toss everything together using tongs or salad spoons.
If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top for added flavor and texture.
Serve the salad immediately or let it rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
688 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.1 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1890 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 395 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1451 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.
