Tomato Salad Recipe
Tomato Salad Recipe combines fresh diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and minced garlic in a bowl, dressed with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with salt. This salad captures the juicy texture of ripe tomatoes with the sharp bite of onion and garlic, balanced by the smoothness of olive oil. Optional fresh parsley adds a bright herbal note that complements the flavors. It's a straightforward salad that highlights the natural taste of the ingredients and works well as a side dish or light snack.
Ingredients
- 4 tomato diced
- ¼ red onion finely chopped, large
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- parsley optional, fresh
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium salad bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, and minced garlic. Season with salt to taste and add about 4 - 5 Tbsp olive oil.
- If you wish, you can garnish the tomato salad with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use fully ripe but firm tomatoes for best texture and flavor.
- Fresh parsley adds brightness, but basil can be substituted or omitted.
- Adjust salt after mixing ingredients to suit your taste.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 75g | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1025IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.