Tomato Basil Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, this Tomato Basil Salad is the perfect dish to celebrate the taste of summer. Featuring juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes, fragrant fresh basil, and a simple dressing of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, this salad comes together in just 10 minutes and requires no cooking. A touch of minced garlic, a sprinkle of salt and black pepper, and the optional creaminess of fresh mozzarella elevate this classic recipe into an elegant yet easy side dish or light appetizer. Perfect for picnics, dinner parties, or weeknight meals, this colorful salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Simple, wholesome, and utterly satisfying, it’s the ultimate way to enjoy seasonal ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella (optional)
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the tomatoes and basil leaves.
Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized wedges or slices, depending on your preference.
Finely chop the garlic clove.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomato slices and basil leaves.
Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes and basil.
Add the chopped garlic, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
If using fresh mozzarella, slice it and add it to the salad.
Gently toss all the ingredients until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1203 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.7 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.0 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 162 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 2640 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 56.1 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1328 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2007 mg | 43% | |
*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.
