Easy Tomato Salad 10 Minute Recipe

Published on August 05, 2022 This classic Tomato Salad recipe is simple as can be, healthy, and easy to customize! It is the perfect summer salad when tomatoes are ripe and at their peak! You can see some of my favorite fresh tomato recipes here. And I have another good one for you today, Tomato Salad! It’s an EASY one! If you’re looking for a quick and delicious side dish, this simple tomato salad recipe comes together in just a couple minutes and can be customized to fit in with any meal you’re making. It really lets the tomatoes shine while still including amazing flavors!

How to Make Tomato Salad

Here are a few tips to making sure your tomato salad shines as bright as possible!

Using different sizes and colors of tomatoes, especially during the summer months when tomatoes are at their best! This is an amazing way to make this dish look as good as it tastes!Use a sharp knife to slice your red onion as thinly as possible. Use the highest quality olive oil you can find. This makes a huge difference in a salad like this where it’s an ingredient you’ll really taste rather than one you’re just using for cooking.Add a splash of red wine vinegar to add a pop to the tomatoes. Let your tomatoes sit in the seasonings for a while (about an hour) at room temperature before serving. This lets everything absorb and the flavors begin to really complement one another!

Variations

There are a few other ways to jazz up this easy tomato salad! Of course, don’t do all of these at once, but find the option that sounds the best to you to make a version of this dish you really love. This is a very flexible recipe, use what you have on hand and mix it up every time!

Drizzle Basil Vinaigrette over the tomato salad, it’s SO good! Add in small mozzarella balls (bocconcini), you can find them at most grocery stores. Or cut up or tear regular fresh mozzarella cheeseUse this simple Balsamic Vinaigrette as a toppingCrumble feta cheese over the tomato salad for a Greek-inspired option. You can even add in some fresh cucumbers Toss your tomato salad with Spinach Basil Pesto for extra flavor Use pickled red onions instead of regular red onions. I always finish my tomato salad with fresh basil, but feel free to add your favorite herbs. Chives, dill, parsley, mint, and oregano are good options.

How to Store

This salad is best the day it’s made, but you can store leftovers in the fridge for up to two days. I normally don’t like to put fresh tomatoes in the refrigerator because they lose flavor and it stops them from ripening, but if they are already ripe and cut, it is fine to put them in the fridge.

Serving Suggestions

I love making garlic bread to go with tomato salad, SO good! You can also make homemade croutons to add to the salad. Here are some dishes that pair well with the salad.

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