Vine Ripened Tomato Sweet Onion and Basil Salad
Indulge in the vibrant freshness of summer with this Vine Ripened Tomato, Sweet Onion, and Basil Salad—a simple yet elegant dish bursting with garden-fresh flavor. Juicy vine-ripened tomatoes are paired with crisp sweet onion rings and fragrant basil leaves for a refreshing medley of flavors. Drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette made from extra virgin olive oil, this salad comes together in just 10 minutes and requires no cooking, making it an effortless choice for a quick lunch or an impressive side dish at gatherings. Perfect for showcasing seasonal produce, this salad is naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Serve it immediately or let the flavors meld for a few minutes for an irresistible taste experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium vine-ripened tomatoes
- 1 small sweet onion
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the tomatoes, sweet onion, and basil leaves.
Slice the vine-ripened tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices and arrange them on a serving plate.
Peel the sweet onion and slice it thinly into rings. Scatter the onion slices evenly over the tomato slices.
Tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle them over the tomatoes and onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
Serve immediately or let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.0 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 251 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 339 mg | 7% | |
*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.
