Description
This Simple Tomato Salad combines fresh, ripe tomatoes with shallots and basil for an irresistible flavor. Perfect for a quick meal or a healthy side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 pounds mixed tomatoes, beefsteak, heirloom, cherry, grape
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 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, then place in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and gently toss. Allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes to release juices.
- Add black pepper, shallot, garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the bowl, and stir gently to combine.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while tossing to coat evenly.
- Add 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 develop flavors.
- Finish with a pinch of kosher salt and extra black pepper before serving.
Notes
Use the freshest tomatoes available for the best flavor.
Allowing the salad to sit enhances the taste and integration of flavors.
Feel free to adjust the vinegar and mustard according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg