Summer Tomato Salad Recipe
Bursting with colours, flavours, and nutrients this tomato salad is a simple yet sensational salad recipe - a celebration of the summer season.
Servings: 2 adults
Calories: 134kcal
Equipment
- Salad Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 large size ripe heirloom tomatoes
- 1 medium size red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoon dill, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or table salt
- crushed black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the tomatoes with water. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Peel the skin of the onion, and thinly slice it.
- Cut the tomatoes into wedges and combine with sliced onion.
- Add finely chopped herbs, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Gently toss the tomato salad using tongs or hands.
- Let the salad marinate for 15 minutes for the tomatoes to release their delicious juices. You can let it sit at room temperature in cold regions whereas in hot and humid climate, refrigerator will be a good option.
- Sprinkle feta cheese and some more freshly chopped herbs.
- Serve summer tomato salad with crusty bread.
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Notes
- Sprinkle the optional additions over the salad just before serving, or serve them on the side for guests to customize their salads according to their preferences.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 688mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1093IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg