Tomatensalat
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, Tomatensalat is a classic German tomato salad that celebrates simple ingredients with vibrant results. Packed with juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp English cucumber, and subtly sweet red onion, this quick-fix recipe is elevated with a tangy homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a hint of sugar for balance. Fresh parsley adds a pop of herbaceous freshness, making every bite irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for serving as a light side dish or a refreshing appetizer, Tomatensalat is the ultimate summertime salad that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, crusty bread, or a glass of chilled white wine. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or weeknight dinners, this easy tomato salad delivers bold flavors with minimal effort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Cut each tomato into bite-sized wedges and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds, adding them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel and finely slice the red onion into thin half-moons. Add the sliced onion to the salad bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the other vegetables in the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and sugar until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the tomato, cucumber, and onion mixture.
Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the tomatensalat chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or a refreshing starter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.2 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1218 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1794 mg | 38% | |
*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.
