Salade de Tomates
Elevate your summer dining with the vibrant and elegant Salade de Tomates, a classic French-inspired tomato salad that celebrates the simplicity of fresh, high-quality ingredients. This quick and easy recipe features juicy, sun-ripened tomato slices layered with creamy mozzarella, subtly sweet red onion, and fragrant torn basil leaves, all drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a touch of balsamic vinegar. Perfectly seasoned with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, this refreshing salad is ready in just 15 minutes and makes an ideal appetizer or light main course. Whether served as a standalone dish or alongside freshly baked bread or grilled meats, Salade de Tomates is a feast for the senses, capturing the essence of Mediterranean flavors while shining as a colorful centerpiece on your table.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 small red onion
- 125 grams mozzarella cheese
Directions
Step 1
Begin by washing the tomatoes under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Step 2
Using a sharp knife, slice the tomatoes into thin, even rounds, roughly 1/4 inch thick.
Step 3
Peel the red onion and slice it into very thin rings, about 1/8 inch thick.
Step 4
Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces using your fingers.
Step 5
Slice the mozzarella cheese into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
Step 6
On a large serving platter, arrange the tomato slices in a single overlapping layer.
Step 7
Scatter the onion rings and torn basil leaves over the tomatoes.
Step 8
Season the salad with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Step 9
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar evenly over the salad.
Step 10
Top with mozzarella slices, evenly distributed across the salad.
Step 11
Allow the salad to rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (741.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 858.3 |
| Total Fat 68.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g | |
| Cholesterol 81.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2066.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.8g | |
| Protein 35.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 20IU | 0% |
| Calcium 946.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1454.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories