Tomato Salad is a simple dish that’s perfect for summer, with fresh, flavorful, and vibrant ingredients that come together in minutes.
This quick salad is the perfect Summer Side Dish to serve at your next cookout. For more quick and light sides, try Caprese and Watermelon Feta Salad.
Sabrina’s Tomato Salad Recipe
I can’t get enough of this Tomato Salad recipe. The fresh vegetable dish is simple to toss together in a matter of minutes. Along with being easy, this is absolutely delicious with fresh garden tomatoes being the star of the show. The homemade vinaigrette boosts the flavors, bringing a perfect blend in every bite. Serve with your favorite Italian and Mediterranean dishes like Chicken Parmesan, Carbonara Pasta, or Balsamic Chicken. Because of it’s simplicity this salad goes well with variations, so be sure to check those out below.
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 6 vine tomatoes , chopped
- 1/2 red onion , thinly sliced
- 1 cup small fresh mozzarella balls , halved
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Toss dressing, tomatoes, red onion and mozzarella together gently and spread onto a platter to serve.
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Chef’s Note
Plenty of different tomato varieties would taste delicious in this recipe. If you use larger tomatoes, slice them into bite-size wedge pieces so that you can easily eat them. For smaller tomatoes, like grape tomatoes, you could just slice them in half. I love summer, because it is the best time to grab some different varieties from your local farmer’s market.
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Can this be made ahead of time?
You can make fresh Tomato Salad up to 2 days in advance. Toss the fresh vegetables and vinegar dressing together, then cover the salad bowl in plastic wrap to store in the fridge until ready to serve.
How to Store
- Store: If you have any leftovers, cover the salad in plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container. The salad recipe will keep best in the fridge for 1-2 days before serving.
- Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing, because of its water content. This recipe does not maintain its texture well when frozen, and the ingredients will become slimy when thawed. It’s much better to enjoy fresh.
Variations
- Vinegar: You can make your homemade vinaigrette dressing with different varieties of vinegar. Depending on what flavor you like best, try balsamic, white wine vinegar, sherry vinegar, or champagne vinegar. A little fresh lime juice, lemon juice, or lemon zest would also make a flavorful impact.
- Vegetables: Additional vegetables like sliced Persian cucumber, ripe avocado, green olives, eggplant, and mushrooms can add more color and flavor.
- Protein: To make this perfect side dish into a filling main course, you can add protein by tossing in Grilled or Baked Chicken Slices. If you prefer to keep the recipe vegetarian, you could also toss with chickpeas or crispy tofu pieces.
- Cheese: You can add other varieties of cheese, such as feta cheese, goat cheese, freshly grated parmesan, or Gouda.
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