Description
A vibrant and refreshing summer salad made with juicy heirloom tomatoes, crisp red onions, and fresh basil, all drizzled with olive oil and vinegar for the perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 5 medium-sized heirloom tomatoes, sliced into rounds
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Bring all ingredients to room temperature for the best flavor.
- In a large bowl, toss the tomato slices with salt and let them sit for 5–10 minutes.
- Prepare a wide platter or shallow bowl for assembling the salad.
- Layer the salted tomatoes on the platter. Scatter red onion slices and torn basil leaves over the top.
- Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar over the salad. Season with black pepper to taste.
- Let the salad rest for another 5–10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve as is or with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices.
Notes
- Use heirloom tomatoes in different colors for visual appeal and flavor variety.
- Tear basil by hand to prevent browning.
- Add feta, olives, or toasted seeds for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: summer tomato salad, fresh tomato salad, vegan summer salad, heirloom tomato salad, easy summer recipes