Tomato and Herb Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and garden-fresh flavors, this Tomato and Herb Salad is a quick and easy side dish that celebrates the best of summer produce. Sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes are paired with fragrant basil and parsley, thinly sliced red onion, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette infused with garlic for a refreshing and flavorful combination. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is perfect for busy weeknights, outdoor picnics, or as a bright, herbaceous addition to your next dinner party. Serve it as a light appetizer or as a refreshing side dish alongside grilled meats or crusty bread. Whether you’re looking for a healthy recipe or a show-stopping seasonal dish, this Tomato and Herb Salad checks all the boxes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams cherry tomatoes
- 10 grams fresh basil leaves
- 10 grams fresh parsley
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and parsley.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the parsley and roughly tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons. Add the slices to the bowl.
In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Allow the salad to sit for 5-10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Transfer to a serving platter or bowl and garnish with additional basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1223 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1458 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.
