Creamy Tomato Salad
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Creamy Tomato Salad
Description
Creamy Tomato Salad highlights the natural sweetness and acidity of ripe tomato wedges paired with the sharp bite of thin red onion slices. The dressing is a combination of sour cream and plain Greek yogurt providing creaminess, balanced by fresh lemon juice and the fresh herbal flavor of chopped dill. Minced garlic adds savory depth.
The salad is dressed just before serving to keep the vegetables fresh and maintain their texture. It garnishes with extra dill and chopped green onions, enhancing color and flavor. The mixture holds well chilled for up to 5-6 hours without significant breakdown, making it convenient for prep ahead.
This salad pairs well with summer meals, grilled meats, or as a light vegetarian side. Its creamy but bright dressing complements the fresh tomato juice and crunchy onion, creating a well-rounded flavor combination. It provides a cool, slightly tangy counterpoint to richer dishes.
Ingredients
- 8 tomato red and yellow, sliced into wedges, large
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- Pinch black pepper or to taste
Garnish:
- green onion chopped
- dill chopped
Instructions
- Combine sour cream, greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dill in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir and set aside.
- Slice tomatoes into wedges. Place in a large mixing bowl. Add thinly sliced red onion. Just before serving, stir the sauce into the salad and mix to coat.
- Garnish with dill and green onions.
- After adding the sauce, the salad will stay fresh for about 5-6 hours if refrigerated.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 736mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2220IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 38.6mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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