Refreshing Simple Tomato Salad for Summer

Embrace the flavors of summer with this Refreshing Simple Tomato Salad, a vibrant and easy-to-make dish that celebrates the season's freshest ingredients. Juicy, ripe tomatoes take center stage, paired with crisp red onions and aromatic basil for a burst of garden-fresh flavor. Tossed in a light dressing of extra virgin olive oil and tangy balsamic vinegar, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it the perfect no-cook side dish for warm days. Whether you're serving it at a backyard barbecue or enjoying it as a light lunch, this summer salad is a healthy, gluten-free, and effortlessly elegant way to savor the taste of sunshine.

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 medium red onion
• 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the tomatoes, then slice them into wedges or bite-sized chunks and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons. Add the sliced onion to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 3

Stack the fresh basil leaves on top of each other, roll them tightly into a cigar shape, and slice them thinly to create a chiffonade. Sprinkle the basil over the tomatoes and onions.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and gently toss everything together to ensure even coating.

Step 6

Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a side dish or light appetizer. Optionally, garnish with additional basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(862.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	534.8

Total Fat 43.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1222.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g	0%
Total Sugars 24.1g
Protein 7.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 105.7mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 1883.3mg	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: 68.4%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 26.3%