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Jessica

Fresh and Flavorful Tomato Garlic Salad That Inspires!

A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring ripe tomatoes and garlic, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, minced garlic, and torn basil leaves.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the tomato and onion mixture and gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
  4. Allow the salad to rest for about 15 minutes at room temperature to enhance the flavors.
  5. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, adding extra basil on top for presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

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.

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