Fresh Tomato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

Bursting with vibrant summer flavors, this Fresh Tomato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette is a quick and easy side dish that highlights peak-season produce. Juicy, ripe tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion are elevated by a tangy, herbaceous vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for balance. Fragrant basil and fresh parsley add a refreshing touch, while a hint of garlic brings depth to the dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, crusty bread, or as a standalone light dish. Serve it at room temperature to savor the garden-fresh flavors in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large ripe tomatoes
• 0.5 red onion
• 10 large fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing and drying the tomatoes and basil leaves. Slice the tomatoes into thick rounds and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the sliced onions to the salad bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 3

Roughly tear the basil leaves and sprinkle them over the tomatoes and onions.

Step 4

To make the vinaigrette, peel and finely mince the garlic clove. In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 5

Chop the fresh parsley finely and add it to the vinaigrette. Whisk until the dressing is well combined.

Step 6

Pour the herb vinaigrette over the tomato salad and toss gently to ensure the tomatoes are evenly coated.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve the salad at room temperature to best enjoy the fresh flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(964.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	705.1

Total Fat 59.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1340.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 28.2g
Protein 9.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 176.7mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 2109.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.9%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 24.0%