Roaring Fork Tomato Salad
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, the Roaring Fork Tomato Salad is a celebration of fresh, summer ingredients. This easy-to-make dish combines juicy heirloom tomatoes, sweet cherry tomatoes, and paper-thin slices of red onion, all tossed with fragrant basil and parsley for a herbaceous punch. Drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and a tangy balsamic glaze, then topped with creamy feta crumbles, this salad is seasoned simply with sea salt and cracked black pepper to let the ingredients shine. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect as an appetizer or side dish, this no-cook recipe is ideal for warm-weather gatherings or a quick weeknight refresher. Packed with fresh produce and Mediterranean flavors, this tomato salad is as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large heirloom tomatoes
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the heirloom and cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cold water.
Slice the heirloom tomatoes into thick rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes. Place them in a large serving platter or bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings and scatter them over the tomatoes.
Tear the basil and parsley leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle them evenly over the salad.
Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over the tomatoes and herbs.
Season the salad with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Sprinkle the feta cheese crumbles on top for a creamy, tangy finish.
Gently toss the salad just before serving to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy as a light appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
840 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.2 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 2934 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 529 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 3195 mg | 68% | |
*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.
