Tomato Onion Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, this Tomato Onion Salad is the perfect quick and healthy side dish for any meal. Featuring juicy, ripe tomatoes and crisp red onion slices tossed with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, this salad is as refreshing as it is simple to prepare. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a fragrant, herbaceous touch, while a pinch of salt and black pepper ties it all together for a perfectly balanced taste. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is ideal for summer picnics, barbecue gatherings, or as a light and nutritious accompaniment to your favorite mains. Serve it chilled to let the natural sweetness of the tomatoes shine—your taste buds will thank you! Keywords: tomato onion salad, fresh salad recipes, quick side dish, healthy salad ideas, no-cook recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Tomatoes
- 1 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly under cold running water.
Slice the tomatoes into thin wedges and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it into thin rings. Add the onion rings to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the tomato and onion mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all the ingredients to coat evenly.
Allow the salad to sit for 5-10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the salad fresh as a side dish or enjoy it on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.9 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1210 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1403 mg | 30% | |
*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.
