This tomato salad recipe is a staple all year long—especially in the summer! Fresh tomatoes, red onions, and herbs are simply dressed for a simply perfect side dish.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights For Tomato Salad
- Flavor: Juicy ripe tomatoes shine in this recipe. The dressing adds a light tang.
- Skill level: Perfect for beginners—chop and mix.
- Serving suggestions: Add fresh herbs like basil and parsley. Bocconcini, feta, or other cheeses can be added.
Tomato Tips
While this tomato salad is a simple side, it is packed with flavor. It’s best with fresh vine-ripened tomatoes during the summer months, but I make it all year long.
- Cut large tomatoes or heirloom tomatoes into wedges or bite-sized chunks.
- Cut cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes in half so the dressing can be absorbed.
- There is no need to drain the juices or remove the seeds.
Variations
- Herbs: Fresh oregano, dill, fresh basil leaves, or mint.
- Cheese: Try tomato salad with feta cheese, burrata, or bocconcini (fresh mozzarella).
- Other Additions: Add a bit of minced garlic, avocado, garden vegetables, chopped bell pepper, or fresh zucchini.
Tomato Salad Dressing
This salad is all about the tomatoes, so I’ve kept the dressing simple with red wine vinegar, olive oil, and salt & black pepper. You can use other varieties of vinegar, such as balsamic vinegar.
Serving Suggestions
I prefer to serve this dish at room temperature.
Pair it with grilled chicken breast, grilled pork chops, or grilled shrimp!
If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, this salad keeps well in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to marinate. I love eating it the next day for a healthy lunch.
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Fresh Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 2 pints grape tomatoes halved, or 3 cups chopped tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced bocconcini or crumbled feta cheese, optional
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs basil, oregano, dill, parsley
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place tomatoes, cheese if using, and red onion in a shallow bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Toss to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs to taste.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Salad, Side Dish
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I added thinly sliced zucchini, chives, and fresh thyme. Subbed apple cider vinegar and sliced pecorino cheese. Guests raved. Delicioso, and thanks so much!
This looks so good and very similar to what my family has made for years except for the feta cheese which I know I will love. We slice and add ring bologna in ours and call it dinner. I have used many of your recipes and have enjoyed every one. Keep ‘em coming!
That’s a great idea, Babette! Thanks for sharing.
As always simply the best…everything l look for the ultimate recipe I always pick yours. I check them all out TOO! Thanks once again!
So glad you enjoyed it, Kevin!
Yummy
Love the recipes. Very simple and easy. Thanks
As always simply the best…everything l look for the ultimate recipe I always pick yours. I check them all out TOO! Thanks once again!