Low Fat Fresh Tomato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this Low Fat Fresh Tomato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette—a refreshing and nutrient-packed dish that's ready in just 15 minutes! This vibrant salad showcases juicy, ripe tomatoes complemented by crisp red onion, aromatic basil, and parsley, all coated in a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Perfect as a side dish or light main course, this salad is low in fat yet bursting with flavor, making it a healthy and satisfying choice. Whether served fresh or chilled, this simple yet elegant recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite for summer gatherings, picnics, or weeknight dinners.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium fresh tomatoes
- 0.5 red onion
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 10 fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Start by washing and drying the fresh tomatoes. On a cutting board, slice the tomatoes into wedges and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Peel and thinly slice the red onion, then add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Step 3
Chop the fresh basil and parsley leaves. Add them to the salad bowl and gently toss to mix.
Step 4
In a small bowl, prepare the herb vinaigrette. Combine the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Step 5
Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together until well combined and emulsified.
Step 6
Drizzle the herb vinaigrette over the tomato salad in the bowl.
Step 7
Gently toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are coated with the vinaigrette.
Step 8
Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes to let the flavors meld before serving. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1638.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 787.9 |
| Total Fat 38.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1666.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 89.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 43.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 33.5g | |
| Protein 41.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2096.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 79.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 8477.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories