Description
A colorful salad showcasing ripe tomatoes with fresh herbs, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- Ripe organic tomatoes (heirloom or vine-ripened)
- English cucumbers
- Fresh basil, parsley, or mint
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
- Sea salt
- Freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Prep the tomatoes by washing and chopping them into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Chop additional ingredients like cucumbers and mix with the tomatoes in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle this dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Allow the salad to sit for a few minutes to develop flavors, then serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Avoid freezing as fresh salads don’t fare well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg