This quick and easy Balsamic Tomato Salad is Summer in a bowl! It features ultra-ripe tomatoes paired with cucumber, onion, and basil and a super simple dressing that can't be beat!
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword Balsamic Tomato Salad, Tomato salad
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Resting Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 151kcal
Author Jenn Laughlin - Peas and Crayons
Ingredients
5Roma tomatoesor a mix of tomato varieties like cherry, heirloom, etc..
First chop those veggies! Cut Roma/plum tomatoes in half lengthwise then horizontally into slices. If adding cherry/grape tomatoes to the mix, slice in half lengthwise. Chop or slice onions Chop basil into ribbons.
Next let's make the dressing! Squeeze juice from lemon and mince garlic. Combine with remaining ingredient and season to taste.
Combine tomato, onion, and basil with dressing and mix well to coat.
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and allow mixture to sit for 10-20 minutes. The longer this salad sits, the more pronounced the flavors will be. Serve with your favorite main dish and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe yields 4 side salads.Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator for both the salad and dressing. Adjust as needed and enjoy!