Description
Bright, flavorful, and bursting with freshness, this Tomato Garlic Salad is the perfect summer dish. Combining ripe tomatoes and aromatic garlic with fragrant basil, it comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal side or a light meal. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with vitamins and minerals. Enjoy it chilled for a delightful burst of flavor that impresses at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized pieces or wedges. Place them in a mixing bowl.
- Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- Tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces by hand and combine them in the bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture, ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated.
- Season with balsamic vinegar according to your taste preference; start with one tablespoon.
- Toss gently until combined and serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg