Whole30 Fresh Tomato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Whole30 Fresh Tomato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette is the perfect way to showcase the natural sweetness of ripe summer tomatoes. A medley of cherry tomatoes and vine-ripened tomatoes takes center stage, complemented by thinly sliced red onion and freshly chopped basil, parsley, and chives for a fragrant herbal touch. The zesty homemade vinaigrette, made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, brings it all together in just 15 minutes—no cooking required! Ideal for Whole30, paleo, or gluten-free diets, this healthy and satisfying salad is perfect as a light main course, a stunning side dish, or a vibrant addition to your meal prep lineup.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 2 large Vine-ripened tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cup Flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all fresh produce thoroughly.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Cut each vine-ripened tomato into wedges, and add them to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the tomatoes in the bowl.

Step 5

Thinly slice the basil leaves and add them to the bowl.

Step 6

Roughly chop the flat-leaf parsley and add to the bowl.

Step 7

Finely chop the fresh chives and add them to the bowl with the salad ingredients.

Step 8

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice to form the vinaigrette.

Step 9

Mince the garlic clove and add it to the vinaigrette mixture.

Step 10

Add the salt and black pepper to the vinaigrette and whisk until fully combined.

Step 11

Pour the herb vinaigrette over the tomato and herb mixture in the large bowl.

Step 12

Gently toss all ingredients together until the salad is evenly coated with the vinaigrette.

Step 13

Transfer the tomato salad to a serving dish or individual plates, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1010.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	703.3

Total Fat 58.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1264.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 9.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 265.9mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 2407.7mg	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: 71.9%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 23.0%