5 from 9 votes
Marinated Tomato Salad
Say hello to my new favorite Summer salad! This tasty vegetarian Marinated Tomato Salad is wicked easy to make and full of flavor!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
296 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4-5 cups green leaf lettuce chopped
- 1 cup edamame (cooked from frozen)
- ⅓ cup feta cheese skip if vegan, crumbled
HOMEMADE CROUTONS
- 2 cups baguette stale or fresh, cubed
- 2 cups French bread stale or fresh, cubed
- 1-2 TBSP olive oil as needed
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
MARINATED TOMATOES
- ½ pound cherry tomatoes quartered, ripe
- ¼ red onion sliced thin
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil quality
- 1 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon juiced
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- salt to taste, sea salt
- ½ clove garlic smashed and minced into a paste
- basil optional, fresh leaves
Instructions
- First let's marinate those tomatoes! Quarter cherry tomatoes and slice onion into thin strips add to a medium bowl. Smash peeled garlic and mince into a paste. Season with a pinch of salt and add to veggies.Next add olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, freshly cracked black pepper, and fresh basil if you have some handy! Mix to coat the tomatoes and allow to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you have a wee bit more time to plan for, 1-2 hours marinating time. These babies are well worth the wait and make a great salad topper that doubles as a dressing!
- Next make the croutons. Preheat oven to 375°F and cut bread into cubes. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil and add your bread. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to mix. Bake for 10 minutes or until croutons are crispy and golden brown.
- In a large bowl combine chopped lettuce with edamame and croutons. Top with marinated tomatoes/onion (along with all the tasty marinade) and feta cheese. Toss to coat and enjoy!
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Notes
- Feel free to add any extras of your favorite ingredients. You can even add additional veggies to the mix. Have fun with it!
- Vegan friends: simply skip the optional feta and you're good to go!
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
232mg
(10%)
Potassium
435mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2995IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
33.4mg
(37%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 232mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2995IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 33.4mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.