Tomato And Onion Salad

Tomato and Onion Salad is the perfect salad for any dinner table. This refreshing summer salad is made with juicy fresh tomatoes, sweet onion, simple seasoning, and balsamic vinegar dressing.

Serve this delicious salad as a great side dish to garlic chicken pasta, baked ziti, over scrambled eggs, over baked fish, or on top of crusty gluten free bread similar to tomato bruschetta. 

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If you like easy and fresh salad recipes please take a look at my similar recipes such as Tomato Basil and Mozzarella Salad and Marinated Cucumber, Onion and Tomato Salad.

Ingredients

My few comments on the ingredients + don't forget to read the Tips section!

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• Tomatoes - I’ve used large ripe tomatoes that are each cut into 6 thinner wedges. You could use smaller tomatoes such as grape tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, or heirloom tomatoes, cut into quarters.

• Onion - A sweet onion is best for this salad. Cut the raw onions in half-moons. You can also use red onion for a more intense flavor. To make their flavor less strong you can soak the slices in cold water for 15-30 minutes.

• Olive oil - Using good olive oil of the highest quality will make a huge difference to the taste of this onion salad recipe. If you don't have olive oil, you can also use vegetable oil, canola oil or avocado oil.

• Balsamic vinegar - This is the popular choice for this simple salad but you could also use red wine vinegar, simple vinaigrette, or tangy vinaigrette dressing.

• Salt - A teaspoon of salt to taste is all you need. Kosher salt or table salt will do.

• Oregano - Use ½ teaspoon or 1 teaspoon for more flavor. Fresh herbs such as fresh basil or fresh dill would also be great additions to the refreshing side dish. My go-to dried herbs are usually oregano, basil, thyme, or a blend of different Italian seasonings.

Instructions

Slice the onions and tomatoes into a large bowl.

In a small bowl combine olive oil, and balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar), and season with oregano (or a mix of 2-3 dried Italian herbs), and generously with salt and pepper to taste. 

Toss tomatoes and onion generously in the dressing.

I like to sprinkle some sea salt flakes on top right before serving.

Serve right away.

Tips

• Buy your tomatoes directly from a farmers' market to get the best tomatoes during tomato season. 

• Always check your tomatoes for any marks, bruises, or blemishes. Use tomatoes immediately if their skin has split since purchasing them. 

• Since I’ve used large tomatoes, I prefer to slice them into thin wedges but you can cut your juicy tomatoes in half or in quarters, especially when using smaller tomatoes such as Cherry or Grape tomatoes. 

• Using the best quality olive oil will really add to the flavor of this salad. Something like Italian Nocellara extra virgin olive oil is great although you can use whatever quality brand that you enjoy the most. 

• To intensify the flavors in this simple salad, allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes.

• You can use this delicious salad as a base, adding in other ingredients such as seeds, fresh herbs, nuts, or even shredded meat like chicken or turkey. 

• Leftover tomato salad can be added to a blender together with other tasty ingredients to make a salsa or you can toss them into a leafy green salad so that nothing goes to waste!

• This salad is best enjoyed immediately at room temperature. Leftovers won’t keep well for long since the tomatoes will release more liquid as time goes on.  

• What else can I add to this salad? This fresh tomato salad is great as a simple salad with fresh herbs. You could also bulk up this salad by including quartered English cucumber (or Kirby cucumber) as a tomato cucumber salad, add in canned and drained chickpeas, fresh mozzarella balls, feta cheese, or even some small pasta of choice.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this salad as a part of shared appetizers or as a side dish for your favorite main course:

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Freezing And Storing Instructions

To Store: This salad is best when served right away. You can refrigerate it for up to 2 days, however, the flavor is not the freshest on the second day.

Make ahead: Dressing can be made in advance for 1-2 days but for best results, other ingredients should be cut and combined right before serving.

No freezing.

FAQ

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Love,

Julia