Chunky Tomato Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Chunky Tomato Salad, a simple yet stunning dish that celebrates fresh, seasonal produce. Juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red onion are combined with torn basil leaves for an herbaceous pop, then tossed in a zippy red wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil dressing. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, this no-cook salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an effortless side dish for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Whether served immediately or allowed to marinate for a deeper melding of flavors, this refreshing tomato salad is a delicious way to embrace clean, wholesome eating. Keywords: chunky tomato salad, fresh tomato salad, easy no-cook recipes, summer salad recipe, tomato basil salad.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry all the vegetables thoroughly.
Step 2
Cut the tomatoes into large, chunky bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds using a spoon and cut the cucumber into thick half-moons. Add these to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
Step 5
Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle them over the vegetables.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated.
Step 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
Step 9
Serve the salad immediately or let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (610.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 473.8 |
| Total Fat 41.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.6g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1190.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.1g | |
| Protein 5.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 73.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1284.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories