Description
Summer’s freshest Marvelous Tomato Salad brings Mediterranean sunshine to dinner tables with ripe, juicy tomatoes and crisp herbs. Simplicity and bold flavors dance together, inviting you to savor each colorful, garden-kissed bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 45 tomatoes (any variety), cut into wedges or thick slices
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn (or use parsley if preferred)
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Crumbled feta
- Mozzarella balls
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- Carefully slice ripe tomatoes into wedges or rounds, ensuring uniform thickness for an appealing presentation.
- Thinly shave red onion into delicate, translucent rings to provide a sharp, crisp contrast to the soft tomatoes.
- Transfer the prepared tomatoes and onions into a spacious mixing vessel, creating a vibrant canvas for the upcoming flavor infusion.
- Craft a zesty vinaigrette by vigorously whisking extra virgin olive oil with tangy vinegar, minced garlic, and a precise balance of salt and freshly cracked pepper.
- Drizzle the aromatic dressing over the vegetable medley, using a gentle folding technique to coat each ingredient without bruising the delicate tomato flesh.
- Allow the salad to rest momentarily, permitting the flavors to meld and harmonize at room temperature.
- Elegantly garnish the salad with freshly torn basil leaves, scattering them across the surface to introduce a fragrant, herbaceous note.
- Serve immediately to capture the peak of flavor and texture, or refrigerate briefly to enhance the salad’s cooling appeal.
Notes
- Slice tomatoes and onions uniformly to ensure even marinating and consistent flavor distribution.
- Choose ripe, in-season tomatoes for maximum sweetness and vibrant color in the salad.
- Experiment with different vinegars like balsamic or red wine to customize the dressing’s tanginess.
- Let the salad sit for a few minutes after dressing to allow flavors to meld together, creating a more intense taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg