Tomato Salad
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5
Tomato Salad
Description
The Tomato Salad features juicy tomato chunks paired with soft bocconcini mozzarella and sharp red onion slices. Small basil leaves add aromatic freshness, while the dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, a touch of sugar, oregano, garlic, and seasoning enhances the natural tomato sweetness and complements the cheese.
The salad is mixed gently to coat all ingredients evenly and can be served right away for a crisp texture or refrigerated up to two hours to allow the flavors to marry and soften slightly. Basil leaves are recommended to be kept whole to prevent discoloration, though chopping is an option with the understanding that basil will darken over time.
The salad is a light, fresh accompaniment for summer meals or any time ripe tomatoes are in season, providing a simple vegetable and cheese combination brightened by a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
- 5 cups tomato cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup mozzarella bocconcini balls
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup basil leaves small
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic fresh, minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the tomatoes, mozzarella balls, red onion and basil in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, oregano, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
- 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
- Keep basil leaves whole to prevent discoloration; chopped basil will darken after sitting.
- Use thinly sliced red onion, ideally shaved with a mandoline, for mild flavor and texture.
- Serve salad immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours; longer storage causes tomatoes to become mealy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
5
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