Ingredients for Tomato And Basil Salad
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 lbs cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 5 ounces romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
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How to Make Tomato And Basil Salad
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil until emulsified.
- Add 2 pounds of cherry or grape tomatoes to the dressing and let sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.
- Just before serving, roughly chop 1 cup fresh basil leaves.
- In a large bowl, toss the marinated tomatoes with 5 ounces of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the chopped basil and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Gently toss to combine.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
17g
Fat
8g
Carbs
3g