Description
This Irresistible Balsamic Tomato Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish that showcases the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes, enhanced by a zesty balsamic dressing and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ounces ripe tomatoes of choice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 medium cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano plus fresh sprigs for garnish optional
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil plus fresh leaves for garnish optional
- Fine salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by washing and slicing the ripe tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large serving bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, and basil.
- Drizzle the dressing over the tomatoes and gently toss to combine, ensuring all the tomatoes are coated evenly.
- Season with fine salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to marinate, then garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be made a couple of hours in advance. Allow it to sit so the flavors meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Balsamic Tomato Salad, Tomato Salad, Fresh Salad, Easy Salad Recipe, Mediterranean Salad