Description
Make your summer gatherings *POP* with this refreshing tomato salad! Beautiful heirloom tomatoes pair with fresh basil in the perfect summer salad recipe.
Ingredients
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Tomato Basil Salad
- 3lbs / 1.5kgs tomatoes (we used heirloom tomatoes, but feel free to use any tomatoes you prefer), chopped
- Large handful of fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Balsamic Dressing
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
To Serve
- Juice of one lemon
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Place chopped tomatoes, basil leaves, onion (if using), and salt and pepper into a salad bowl. Stir to combine. See notes section below.
- Make the balsamic dressing by whisking together the ingredients, then drizzle over the salad.
- Squeeze a little lemon juice over the salad and sprinkle with more fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately, or keep the ingredients separate and mix them together just before eating!
Notes
- 3lbs / 1.5kgs tomatoes is around 9 medium tomatoes
- Taste test your tomatoes for acidity. If they’re especially sour, balance this with a little maple syrup.
- If you’re using red onions, reduce their bite by soaking them in water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 91
- Sugar: 7.1 g
- Sodium: 400.7 mg
- Fat: 5.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 11.1 g
- Fiber: 3.1 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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