Description
A fresh and vibrant Balsamic Tomato Basil Salad featuring ripe heirloom tomatoes, red onion, and fragrant basil leaves, all tossed in a rich balsamic and olive oil vinaigrette. Perfect as a refreshing side dish that brings simple, bold flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 5 large medium ripe heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes - chopped into 1-inch cubes
- ½ red onion - chopped
- 10 fresh basil leaves - chopped
Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoon olive oil - good quality
- 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic - minced
- salt - to taste
- fresh ground black pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the chopped tomatoes, red onion, and fresh basil leaves into a large salad bowl. Gently toss them together to mix evenly without bruising the tomatoes.
- Prepare Vinaigrette: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until fully emulsified and well combined.
- Toss Salad with Vinaigrette: Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the tomato mixture. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Allow to Marinate: Let the salad rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the tomatoes to absorb the vinaigrette.
- Serve: Give the salad one final gentle toss and serve fresh as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Use ripe and juicy tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- Allowing the salad to rest enhances the flavor, but do not refrigerate before serving to maintain freshness.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on preference.
- For a touch of sweetness, drizzle a little extra balsamic glaze on top before serving.
- Can be served with crusty bread or as a side to grilled meats or pasta dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
