Tomato Salad Lots of Ways
Experience summer on a plate with 'Tomato Salad Lots of Ways,' a vibrant, customizable dish that celebrates the sweet juiciness of ripe tomatoes. This versatile recipe highlights fresh, simple ingredients like extra-virgin olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, and aromatic basil leaves, creating a bold yet refreshing flavor profile. Optional additions like crumbled feta, crisp cucumber, or toasted nuts allow you to elevate the salad with added texture and depth. With minimal prep and no cooking required, this quick 15-minute recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a stunning side dish for al fresco dining. Serve it at room temperature to let the natural flavors shine—pure simplicity, endlessly adaptable!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 small, thinly sliced red onion (optional)
- 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1 small, sliced cucumber (optional)
- 2 tablespoons toasted nuts or seeds (optional, e.g., pine nuts, sunflower seeds)
- 1 to taste freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the tomatoes. Core and cut them into wedges, slices, or bite-sized chunks based on preference.
Place the tomatoes in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with sea salt and let sit for 5 minutes to draw out their natural juices.
Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice) over the tomatoes and gently toss to coat.
Tear the basil leaves and scatter them over the tomatoes. Add any optional ingredients, such as thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, cucumber slices, or toasted nuts/seeds, as desired.
Season generously with freshly ground black pepper and toss gently once more to combine.
Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve at room temperature for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
664 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.6 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 3044 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.4 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.3 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 422 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2033 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.
