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Tomato Salad
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5 from 1 vote

Tomato Salad

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

This classic Tomato Salad recipe is simple as can be, healthy, and easy to customize! It is the perfect summer salad when tomatoes are ripe and at their peak! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tomato
Servings: 4
Calories: 107kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. mixed heirloom tomatoes, preferably various colors and sizes, cut into wedges or halved if small
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 8 to 10 basil leaves
  • Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), optional
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Place the tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Gently stir. Add the fresh mozzarella, if using. Garnish with fresh basil and season with salt and black pepper.
  • You can serve immediately, but if you have time, let the salad sit, tossing occasionally, until juicy and deeply flavored, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.

Notes

This salad is best the day it's made. 

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1985IU | Vitamin C: 31.9mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.7mg