Smashed Tomato and Olive Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Smashed Tomato and Olive Salad, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that's bursting with flavor and ready in just 10 minutes! This no-cook recipe features sweet cherry tomatoes gently smashed to release their juices, paired with briny kalamata olives for a bold contrast. A zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh garlic infuses every bite with tangy, aromatic goodness, while fresh parsley and basil add a refreshing herbal touch. Perfect as a side dish or served with crusty bread for a light, satisfying meal, this salad is as stunning as it is effortless. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or craving something quick and healthy, this tomato and olive salad is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams kalamata olives
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 5 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Using the flat side of a chef’s knife or the bottom of a small bowl, gently press down on each tomato to smash them slightly. This will release some of their juices while keeping them mostly intact.
Transfer the smashed tomatoes to a large mixing bowl.
Add the kalamata olives to the bowl with the tomatoes. If the olives are whole, you can leave them as-is or halve them as preferred.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the dressing mixture.
Pour the dressing over the smashed tomatoes and olives, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
Roughly chop the parsley and basil leaves, and sprinkle them over the salad. Toss lightly to combine.
Let the salad sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve as a side dish or enjoy with crusty bread for a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
736 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.8 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2466 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1305 mg | 28% | |
*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.
