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Balsamic Tomato Salad with Cucumber and Onion

This quick and easy Balsamic Tomato Salad is Summer in a bowl! It features ultra-ripe tomatoes paired with cucumber, onion, and basil and a super simple dressing that can't be beat!

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 151 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: Vegetarian , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 5 roma tomatoes or a mix of tomato varieties like cherry, heirloom, etc..
  • ¼ red onion
  • ½ a large English cucumber
  • fresh chopped basil - as much as you’d like!
  • balsamic vinegar for drizzling (approx 1-2 TBSP)
DRESSING
  • 1 lemon , squeezed for juice
  • 1 clove garlic (peeled and minced)
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 TBSP white wine vinegar
  • ¼ tsp salt or extra to taste
  • ⅛ tsp pepper or extra to taste

Instructions

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  1. First chop those veggies! Cut Roma/plum tomatoes in half lengthwise then horizontally into slices. If adding cherry/grape tomatoes to the mix, slice in half lengthwise. Chop or slice onions Chop basil into ribbons.
  2. Next let's make the dressing! Squeeze juice from lemon and mince garlic. Combine with remaining ingredient and season to taste.
  3. Combine tomato, onion, and basil with dressing and mix well to coat.
  4. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and allow mixture to sit for 10-20 minutes. The longer this salad sits, the more pronounced the flavors will be. Serve with your favorite main dish and enjoy!

Notes

  • Recipe yields 4 side salads.
  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator for both the salad and dressing. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 151kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 151mg (6%) Potassium 286mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 685IU (14%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151

% Daily Value*

Calories 151kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 151mg 6%
Potassium 286mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 685IU 14%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.