Easy Fresh Tomato Salad with Aged Balsamic Dressing
One of my all-time favorite ways to celebrate the king of the garden is with this easy fresh tomato salad. This simple tomato salad recipe is loaded with juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of kosher salt, all brought together with a simple yet divine extra-virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar dressing. It’s the perfect summer salad and comes together in minutes, making it a great side dish for any summer meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds tomatoes (beefsteak, cherry or pear tomatoes)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chiffonade)
Dressing:
- 3 Tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Dice large tomatoes into large chunks, or if you’re using cherry or pear tomatoes, slice them in halves and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add basil and gently toss to combine; set aside.
Dressing:
- In a medium bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Slowly whisk in oil.
- Drizzle the dressing over the tomatoes and toss lightly to combine.
- Pour into serving dish and sprinkle additional basil, if desired.
Notes
If you have time, let this salad sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to let the flavors marry. Toss lightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 194
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 397
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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