Description
The Fresh and Flavorful Tomato Garlic Salad is a vibrant dish perfect for summer days, featuring juicy tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a simple dressing that brings all the flavors together.
Ingredients
- Fresh tomatoes
- Fresh garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- Fresh basil or parsley
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash the tomatoes and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
2. Mince the fresh garlic cloves and sprinkle them over the sliced tomatoes.
3. Generously drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar (or balsamic vinegar) over the tomatoes and garlic.
4. Season the salad with a pinch of salt and a generous amount of freshly cracked black pepper.
5. Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil or parsley over the top of the salad.
6. Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
This salad pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, steak, or fish.
For a creamier version, add diced mozzarella or crumbled feta cheese.
Incorporate seasonal variations like avocado in summer or roasted red peppers in fall.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0