Description
Experience the essence of summer with our vibrant Tomato Basil Salad. This refreshing dish features juicy, ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil, all drizzled with high-quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Perfect for picnics, family gatherings, or a light lunch, this salad is a celebration of fresh flavors that evoke warm memories of sun-soaked days and laughter-filled evenings. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, diced (about 4 medium tomatoes)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the tomatoes thoroughly. Dice them into uniform pieces.
- Tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces to preserve their oils.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes and torn basil.
- Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the mixture.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then gently toss until well combined.
- Allow the salad to sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added richness, consider mixing in mozzarella balls or avocado slices. Experiment with different vinegars or add nuts for texture. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days; best enjoyed cold.