Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil Vinaigrette, a quick and refreshing recipe that celebrates the best of summer produce. Juicy, ripe tomatoes take center stage, paired with a whisper-thin layer of red onion and optional creamy mozzarella for added indulgence. The star of the dish is the homemade basil vinaigrette, a zesty blend of fresh basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, and a touch of honey, all perfectly balanced to enhance the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is ideal for a light lunch, picnic, or flavorful side dish. Garnish with a few extra basil leaves for a gorgeous finishing touch. Dive into this irresistible combination of freshness and simplicity today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 small garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the tomatoes and basil leaves thoroughly.
Slice the tomatoes into wedges or thick slices, depending on preference, and arrange them on a large serving platter.
Thinly slice the red onion and scatter it over the tomatoes.
If using mozzarella cheese, tear it into smaller pieces and distribute it over the salad.
Prepare the vinaigrette: In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, garlic clove (peeled), sea salt, and black pepper.
Blend the vinaigrette until smooth and emulsified, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
Drizzle the basil vinaigrette generously over the tomatoes, onions, and mozzarella (if used).
Garnish the salad with a few extra whole basil leaves for a fresh touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy this simple, flavorful salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1065 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.5 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1917 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 32.5 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 702 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2010 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.
