Description
Marinated Tomato Onion Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines juicy, ripe tomatoes with crisp red onions, all tossed in a zesty vinaigrette. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for summer barbecues, family dinners, or as a light side to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium ripe tomatoes (about 1.5 pounds), sliced
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh basil or dried oregano for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes into rounds or wedges and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup (if using), salt, and pepper. Whisk until emulsified.
- Add the sliced tomatoes and onions to the dressing; toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle chopped basil or oregano and toss again lightly.
- Let the salad sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg