Italian Tomato Onion Salad
Italian Tomato Onion Salad features ripe tomato wedges and thinly sliced red onions tossed with minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a blend of dried oregano and Italian herbs. The salad offers fresh, tangy, and savory flavors with a lightly textured bite from the crisp vegetables, making it a bright side dish or appetizer especially suited to summer meals.
Ingredients
- 8 tomatoes washed and cut into wedges, ripe
- 1 red onion peeled and sliced thinly lengthwise, small
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon italian herb blend dried
- basil for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes and onions, wash, peel, and slice as needed.
- Next, add the tomatoes, onion, and garlic to a large bowl.
- Add the olive oil, balsamic, salt, oregano, and Italian herbs. Toss gently to combine.
- Spoon onto chilled serving plates and top with extra oregano and fresh basil.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 639mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2058IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.