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Tomato Salad

This tomato salad recipe is ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella cheese and red onions, all tossed together in a zesty garlic and herb dressing. A classic summer salad that never goes out of style!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 147 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 5 cups tomatoes cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 cup bocconcini mozzarella balls
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup Small basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place the tomatoes, mozzarella balls, red onion and basil in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, oregano, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and gently toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Notes

  • I like to keep my basil leaves whole so that they don't turn dark colored in the salad. If you'd like to chop your basil that's fine too, just be aware that cut basil leaves will discolor as they sit in the salad.
  • I use a mandoline to shave my red onion into the thinnest possible slices.
  • You can serve your salad immediately, or let the tomatoes marinate in the dressing in the fridge for up to 2 hours. Your tomatoes can get mealy if they sit longer than 2 hours.

Nutrition Information

Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 18mg (1%) Potassium 304mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1035IU (21%) Vitamin C 17.5mg (19%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147

% Daily Value*

Calories 147kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 18mg 1%
Potassium 304mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1035IU 21%
Vitamin C 17.5mg 19%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.