Fresh and Flavorful Tomato Garlic Salad That Inspires!
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A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring ripe tomatoes and garlic, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Author: Jessica
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped (approximately 4 medium tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- 1/4 cup high-quality olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, minced garlic, and torn basil leaves.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
- Drizzle the dressing over the tomato and onion mixture and gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
- Allow the salad to rest for about 15 minutes at room temperature to enhance the flavors.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, adding extra basil on top for presentation.
Notes
- For a protein boost, mix in some crumbled goat cheese or diced avocado.
- Swap the red wine vinegar for apple cider vinegar for a different tangy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg