Ingredients for Tomato Salad With Fresh Basil Vinaigrette
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes
- Fresh Basil
- Sugar
- Seasoning Salt
- Fresh Ground Pepper
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Canola Oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced, optional)
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How to Make Tomato Salad With Fresh Basil Vinaigrette
- Chop 2 pounds of ripe tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a shaker jar, combine 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 clove garlic (minced, optional), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
- Place the chopped tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Pour the basil vinaigrette over the tomatoes.
- Gently toss to coat the tomatoes evenly.
- Let the salad marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with extra basil leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
16g
Fat
3g
Carbs
1g
