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Mediterranean Tomato Salad
This Mediterranean Tomato Salad combines ripe tomatoes, fresh parsley, tangy capers, and sharp red onion, all lightly dressed with olive oil and lemon juice. The mixture is gently tossed and allowed to marinate briefly, which melds the bright flavors. The salad offers a crisp, fresh texture with savory and citrus notes, making it ideal as a light side dish or a refreshing addition to a summer meal.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
119 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 pounds tomato cut in half and then quartered (about 6 cups, medium-sized
- 2 cups parsley roughly chopped, fresh Italian flat leaf, leaves
- ¾ cup red onion sliced
- ½ cup capers , drained
- 2 cloves garlic , pressed or minced
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil good quality
- 1 lemon , juiced (about ¼ cup)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently toss the tomatoes, parsley, red onion, capers and garlic. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the tomato mixture and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss to coat and taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed. Let the salad marinate for about 15 minutes for the flavors to meld. Serve or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
119kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
536mg
(22%)
Potassium
392mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2225IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
44.5mg
(49%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2225IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 44.5mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.