Description
This Simple Tomato Salad is bursting with flavor and made with seasonal tomatoes, shallots, and a fresh dressing. It’s an ideal side dish for any meal, quick to prepare, and packed with freshness. Perfect for a healthy dinner or a light lunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 pounds mixed tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup shallot, thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed, torn
Instructions
- Slice large tomatoes into wedges and halve smaller cherry or grape tomatoes. Add them to a large bowl.
- Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and gently toss. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes to release their juices.
- Add the black pepper, shallot, garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard directly to the bowl. Stir gently to combine with the tomato juices.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while tossing to coat everything evenly.
- Add the torn basil and gently mix again. Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
- Let the salad sit for another 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to develop.
- Finish with a pinch of kosher salt and extra black pepper before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, use seasonal tomatoes that are ripe and vibrant.
Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper as preferred.
This salad can be made a few hours in advance and served chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg