Basic Tomato & Balsamic Salad

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It doesn't take much to create a delicious tomato salad. Here we pair juicy grape tomatoes with sliced onion, fresh basil and balsamic vinegar for a flavorful side dish. Once you've mastered this basic tomato salad recipe, you can try adding in extra ingredients to amp up the flavor even more. Think olives, feta cheese, beans or other herbs. While you can certainly eat this tasty salad right away, the flavor gets even more delicious if you let it sit in the fridge overnight.

By

Andrea Mathis, M.A., RDN, LD

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

basic tomato salad — Photo: Andrea Mathis, M.A., R.D.N., L.D.

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

4

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
4 cups grape tomatoes (19 ounces), halved
½ cup thinly sliced white onion
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley

Directions

Whisk vinegar, oil, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, onion and basil (or parsley); stir to combine. Refrigerate, stirring once or twice, for at least 1 hour.

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

108	Calories
7g	Fat
10g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 3/4 cup
Calories 108
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 2g	4%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Vitamin A 1429IU	29%
Sodium 372mg	16%
Potassium 404mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Basic Tomato & Balsamic Salad

Ingredients

Directions

To make ahead

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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