Easy Marinated Tomato Salad Recipe

This vibrant and refreshing tomato salad is incredibly easy to make! Bursting with fresh flavors, it's the perfect side dish for any occasion – from summer barbecues to weeknight dinners. Simply combine ripe tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and a zesty marinade, then let it chill for the best flavor. Topped with parmesan cheese, it's a taste of summer you won't want to miss!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 82.1 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Marinated Tomato Salad

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How to Make Easy Marinated Tomato Salad

  1. Wash and chop 2 pounds of ripe tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh oregano, and 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  4. Pour the vinaigrette over the tomato mixture and gently toss to combine.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Just before serving, top with 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

5g

Carbs

2g