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Round white platter filled with easy tomato salad recipe.
4.88 from 24 votes

Easy Tomato Salad Recipe

Ready in less than 10 minutes, enjoy this healthy, delicious, and summer-filled salad with all your favorite main-course recipes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 6 as a side
Calories: 135kcal

Ingredients

For the Red Wine Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon - juiced
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup - (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • salt + black pepper - to taste

For the Salad

  • 4-5 large ripe tomatoes - washed, dried, and sliced
  • 2 cups lettuce - I used romaine lettuce, feel free to use butter lettuce or any type of mixed green
  • ½ small red onion - thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Prepare the vinaigrette. Combine all ingredients for the dressing in a small jar and shake well to combine. Season to taste (I like my vinaigrette to be somewhat strong in vinegar flavor. If you prefer a sweeter vinaigrette, you may wish to add additional maple syrup).
  • Combine salad ingredients. In a large bowl gently combine the chopped romaine lettuce, sliced red onion, and sliced tomatoes.
  • Toss and serve. Drizzle the salad with half of your prepared vinaigrette and gently toss to combine. Add additional vinaigrette, if desired. Best served immediately.

Notes

  • As long as they're ripe and fresh, this salad is delicious with any type of tomato: cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomato, garden tomatoes, etc.
  • Feel free to swap the red wine vinegar for balsamic vinegar.
  • Add some fresh herbs like fresh basil leaves, oregano, or thyme.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1131IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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