Description
This Simple Tomato Salad boasts an irresistible combination of fresh tomatoes, zesty herbs, and bold flavors, making it a fantastic option for quick meals or healthy side dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 pounds mixed tomatoes (beefsteak, heirloom, cherry, grape)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- ¼ cup shallot, thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed, torn
Instructions
- Slice large tomatoes into wedges and halve smaller cherry or grape tomatoes. Add them to a large bowl.
- Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and gently toss. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes to release their juices.
- Add the black pepper, shallot, garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the bowl. Stir gently to combine with the tomato juices.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while tossing to coat evenly.
- Add the torn basil and mix gently again. Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
- Let the salad sit for another 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to develop.
- Finish with a pinch of kosher salt and extra black pepper before serving.
Notes
Feel free to use any ripe tomatoes available for the best flavors.
Adjust the salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for a short time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg