This colorful Garden Tomato Salad with ripe tomatoes, crisp greens, and aromatic herbs is ideal for a healthy dinner or as a stand-alone dish. With its simplicity, it captures the true essence of summer.
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 197kcal
Ingredients
4large ripe tomatoessliced
1small red onionthinly sliced
¼cupfresh basil leavestorn
¼cupfresh parsley leaveschopped
¼cupfresh mint leaveschopped
3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
2tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
Salt and black pepperto taste
½cup feta cheesecrumbled - optional
Instructions
Arrange the tomato slices on a large serving platter or individual plates.
Scatter the red onion slices, basil, parsley, and mint over the tomatoes.
Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar evenly over the salad.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
If desired, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Garden Tomato Salad!
Notes
To compliment tomatoes, add cucumbers, red onions, bell peppers, and herbs for different textures and flavors.
Don't forget the dressing - For a coherent and delicious dressing, combine extra virgin olive oil and vinegar with salad seasonings.
Allow the salad to marinate slightly before serving to bring out the flavors, but don't overdo it on the tomatoes.