Tomato Red Onion Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly simple, this Tomato Red Onion Salad is the perfect way to celebrate the flavors of summer! Juicy, ripe tomatoes pair beautifully with the sharp sweetness of thinly sliced red onions, while a drizzle of rich extra-virgin olive oil and tangy balsamic vinegar ties it all together. Fresh basil leaves add a fragrant, herbaceous twist, making this salad a delight for the senses. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s an ideal side dish for grilled meats, pasta, or crusty bread. Light, healthy, and full of vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this refreshing salad is sure to become a staple in your recipe rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 6 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes and pat them dry with a clean towel. Cut them into bite-sized wedges and place in a large salad bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it into thin rings. Add the onion slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Chop or tear the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the tomatoes and onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar until emulsified. Add salt and black pepper to taste, and whisk again to combine.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss everything together to coat the vegetables evenly.
Serve immediately, or let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.7 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1215 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1411 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.
