Simple Tomato Herb Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with summer flavors, this Simple Tomato Herb Salad is the ultimate way to enjoy ripe, juicy tomatoes at their peak. Featuring a medley of vibrant ingredients like fragrant basil, parsley, and sweet red onion, this salad is lightly dressed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil. Ready in just 10 minutes and requiring zero cooking, this easy salad is perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light appetizer. Its simplicity lets the natural sweetness of the tomatoes shine, making it an ideal choice for warm-weather gatherings or a quick, healthy meal at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium ripe tomatoes
• 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.25 small red onion

Directions

Step 1

Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.

Step 2

Slice the tomatoes into wedges or thick rounds, depending on your preference, and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Rinse the fresh basil leaves and parsley. Pat them dry, then roughly chop the parsley and tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces.

Step 4

Finely slice the red onion into thin strips and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Step 6

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the tomatoes, onions, and herbs in the salad bowl.

Step 7

Gently toss everything together until the tomatoes and herbs are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(604.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	487.0

Total Fat 43.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1216.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 17.6g
Protein 5.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 87.2mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 1350.6mg	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: 75.1%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 20.7%