Description
This Easy Italian Tomato Salad is a fresh and vibrant dish featuring ripe tomatoes tossed with red onion, garlic, basil, and a tangy red wine vinegar dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy appetizer or a side dish, this salad is refreshing and full of authentic Italian flavors. It requires minimal preparation and marinating enhances the taste.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh tomatoes (approximately 16 small tomatoes)
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- Large handful fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dressing
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, chopped fresh basil, and minced garlic to a large bowl along with the red wine vinegar, water, salt, dried oregano, and black pepper. Toss everything together gently to ensure the ingredients are well distributed and evenly seasoned.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and add more salt if necessary to suit your preference, ensuring the flavors are balanced.
- Marinate: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad. Allow it to marinate for at least 3 hours to let the flavors meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm tomatoes for the best texture.
- Marinate longer for more intensified flavor.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or appetizer.
- Can be prepared a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Adjust vinegar and seasoning to suit personal taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
