Tomato Salad
This tomato salad with fresh basil and red onion is light, flavorful, and perfect for summer—an easy side dish for any meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 90kcal
Ingredients
- 4-5 tomatoes, medium-sized
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the tomatoes and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, red onion, and chopped basil.
- Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad, and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the tomato salad as a side dish, garnished with additional fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
Use the best tomatoes: This recipe depends on quality ingredients—ripe tomatoes make all the difference.
Slice onions thinly: This keeps the flavor balanced and not overpowering.
Don’t skip resting time: Letting the salad sit helps develop deeper flavor.
Season just before serving: This keeps the tomatoes from getting too watery too quickly.
Serve at room temperature: This brings out the best flavor in the tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1320IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg