Description
This Simple Tomato Salad bursts with fresh flavor from ripe mixed tomatoes and fragrant basil. With minimal prep and vibrant ingredients, it’s the perfect dish for a quick, healthy meal or a refreshing side at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 pounds mixed tomatoes
- 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 the large tomatoes into wedges and halve smaller cherry or grape tomatoes, placing them in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle the tomatoes with ½ teaspoon of kosher salt and gently toss. Allow them to sit for 10 to 15 minutes to release their juices.
- Add black pepper, shallot, garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard into the bowl, stirring gently to combine with the tomato juices.
- Drizzle in the olive oil while tossing to coat the mixture evenly.
- Fold in the torn basil and mix gently again. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Let the salad rest for another 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature to develop the flavors.
- Before serving, finish with a pinch of kosher salt and extra black pepper.
Notes
Use the freshest tomatoes available for the best flavor.
Adjust the amount of vinegar and lemon juice according to your taste preference.
Feel free to add other herbs like parsley or oregano for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg