Description
A refreshing, healthy, and quick Simple Tomato Salad bursting with fresh juicy tomatoes, vibrant herbs, and a zesty dressing. Perfect as a light lunch, a side for dinner, or a colorful addition to brunch with bright flavors, minimal prep, and no cooking required.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- Ripe tomatoes (cherry, heirloom, or vine-ripened) – quantity to taste (about 3 cups cut)
- Fresh basil leaves – a handful
- Red onion or shallots – ¼ cup thinly sliced
Dressing
- Extra virgin olive oil – 3 tablespoons
- Fresh lemon juice or balsamic vinegar – 1 tablespoon
- Sea salt – pinch, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Tomatoes: Wash and dry your tomatoes thoroughly. Depending on size and type, halve, quarter, or slice them evenly to ensure every bite has a balanced flavor.
- Slice the Onions: Peel and slice red onions or shallots as thinly as possible, soaking them briefly in cold water if you want to mellow their sharpness.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss the tomatoes, onions, and fresh basil leaves to mix flavors without bruising the delicate ingredients.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, a splash of lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and pepper until combined and well balanced.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors.
Notes
- Use the best tomatoes – vine-ripened or heirloom at peak ripeness for flavor.
- Don’t overdress – add dressing gradually to avoid soggy tomatoes.
- Prepare close to serving to maintain crispness.
- Chill the bowl for extra freshness.
- Cut ingredients to similar sizes for even texture and easy eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tomato salad, simple salad, fresh tomato, healthy salad, no cook salad, Mediterranean salad, summer salad
