Description
This Simple Tomato Salad bursts with flavor from ripe tomatoes and fresh basil, dressed with olive oil and vinegar. It’s an easy way to enjoy a healthy, homemade dish that’s perfect for any meal or gathering.
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 directly to the bowl. Stir gently to combine with the tomato juices.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while tossing to coat everything evenly.
- Add the torn basil and gently mix again. Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
- Let the salad sit for another 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to develop.
- Finish with a pinch of kosher salt and extra black pepper before serving.
Notes
Taste the salad before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed.
For a creamier texture, add a dollop of feta cheese or avocado.
Use seasonal tomatoes for the best flavor. They can be a mix of colors and sizes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg