5.0 from 3 votes
Tomato and Onion Salad
My Tomato and Onion Salad with Balsamic Vinegar comes together in minutes and is perfect as a make ahead summer side dish recipe. Full of fresh beef stake tomatoes, red onions, balsamic dressing and fresh herbs--it marinates for 4 hours for an ultra flavorful accompaniment to any barbecue dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 62 kcal
Course:
Salad , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 tomatoes quartered
- ¼ Cup red onion
- ⅓ Cup Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chiffonade
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash, pat dry, and cut the tomatoes into eight slices per tomato. Place the tomatoes in a large container. Then, finely slice the red onion using a mandolin slicer.
- Next, add the thinly sliced red onions to the container. Pour the Balsamic Vinaigrette over the tomatoes and onions. Mix well and place a lid on the container.
- Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
- Right before serving, add the fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper. Mix once more, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Balsamic Vinaigrette - I love the Litehouse® Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing & Marinade because it isn’t as strong and pungent as traditional balsamic vinegar. It has a silky smooth texture and is well balanced giving just the right amount of balsamic in every bite. However any brand will do--whatever you like will work. I just have never found that I like straight balsamic vinegar for this salad.
- Onions - I prefer to use red onions for this recipe as they are a little sweeter.
- Tomatoes - I like using beef stake tomatoes or tomatoes on the vine for this recipe. You can use any variety you prefer though.
- Herbs - I love to use fresh herbs from my garden to add an additional layer of freshness to the salad.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
62kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
95mg
(4%)
Potassium
310mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1091IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1091IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.