Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe
This Heirloom Tomato Salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that highlights the natural flavors of fresh heirloom tomatoes, red onion, and basil. Perfect for a summer side dish or a light lunch, this salad is dressed with a simple yet delicious olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. It's quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 151kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 large heirloom tomatoes washed and cut into chunks
- 1/2 red onion chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the heirloom tomatoes and basil.
- Cut the heirloom tomatoes into chunks, removing the stems. Place the tomato chunks into a mixing bowl.
- Thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the bowl, separating them as you add.
- Chop the fresh basil and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes and onions.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar. Mix well with a fork until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the salad to taste.
- Toss everything together gently to coat the vegetables with the dressing.
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of red onion based on your preference.
- Feel free to add more basil if you love its flavor.
- This salad is best served fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1.105IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg