Tomato Basil Salad Recipe
A simple tomato salad recipe that will add a wonderful dish to your hors d'oeuvres table or everyday meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb firm ripe tomatoes or grape or cherry tomatoes of various colors make a lovely show
- A few slices of a mild onion or chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Basil Vinaigrette Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey more if needed
- 3 tablespoon finely chopped basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Make the dressing first by mixing the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and maple syrup or honey in a bowl with a whisk until well blended and lemony colored.
- Then stir in the basil, garlic, salt, and pepper, and let sit on the counter while you prepare the salad base and the rest of the meal.
- Wash and slice tomatoes in half through the width if using small tomatoes or cut larger ones in wedges.
- Place them in a bowl that you will serve the salad in.
- Place a few onion rings or chopped chives over the top of the tomatoes and sprinkle with the parsley.
- Just before serving drizzle the dressing over the tomato salad base and stir well.
Notes
Prepare your vegetables and the dressing, but keep them separate until serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 298mgPotassium: 291mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1108IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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