Ah, Tomato Salad 🍅—fresh, simple, and full of summer flavor. Perfect as a side dish or a light lunch.
Fresh Tomato Salad
Servings: 4
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients
- 4–5 ripe tomatoes (any variety: cherry, heirloom, or Roma), sliced or chopped
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn or chopped
- Optional: 1/4 cup feta cheese or mozzarella balls
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables
- Slice or chop tomatoes and red onion.
- Place in a large bowl.
- Dress the salad
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice).
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add toppings
- Toss in fresh basil and optional cheese.
- Gently toss to combine without crushing tomatoes.
- Serve
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes for flavors to meld.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Extra flavor: Add a pinch of garlic powder or drizzle of honey.
- Crunch factor: Toss in cucumbers or toasted pine nuts.
- Presentation: Use heirloom tomatoes for a colorful, fancy-looking salad.
- Quick version: Cherry tomatoes halved + olive oil + salt + basil = ready in 2 minutes.
I can also give a Mediterranean tomato salad with olives and cucumber or a tomato mozzarella caprese salad version if you want.
Do you want the caprese-style version?
