Summer Tomato Salad
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of the season with this refreshing Summer Tomato Salad, a quick and easy no-cook recipe that's ready in just 15 minutes! Bursting with juicy, ripe tomatoes, sweet red onions, and aromatic fresh basil, this dish is tossed in a simple yet irresistible vinaigrette of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Perfect as a light meal or a flavorful side dish, this salad can be elevated with creamy mozzarella or tangy feta for added richness. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a laid-back weeknight dinner, this colorful, garden-fresh salad is a must-have on your summer table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup fresh mozzarella or feta (optional)
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the tomatoes. Slice them into wedges or thick rounds, depending on your preference, and place them in a large serving bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons. Add the onions to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Stack the basil leaves, roll them into a tight cylinder, and slice thinly to create chiffonade ribbons. Sprinkle the basil over the tomatoes and onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss everything to coat evenly.
If using fresh mozzarella or feta, crumble or tear it into small pieces and scatter it over the salad.
Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy on its own as a light meal. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 day.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
751 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.7 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 1396 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 26.4 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 659 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 188 mg | 4% | |
*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.
