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This juicy Heirloom Tomato Salad is the perfect summer side dish! It’s a fresh and flavorful salad that’s easy to make with several different colored tomatoes and a delicious garlicky vinaigrette.
Fresh Summer Tomato Salad
This healthy salad is made in just 5 minutes with tomatoes, herbs, onions and cheese. It’s a quick-fix summer side dish that the whole family will enjoy!
Seasoned to perfection with salt, pepper, garlic, and balsamic vinegar, this heirloom tomato salad recipe is full of summery flavors. You can enjoy it as a light lunch, or serve it alongside any main dish. If you’re craving a fresh and juicy salad, you have to try this recipe! I love pairing it with my Watermelon Salad for a complete summer feast. Both salads are bursting with fresh, juicy goodness that’s perfect for warm days!
What Kinds of Tomatoes to Use
During the dog days of summer, I always make this salad with in-season heirloom tomatoes and grape tomatoes. I like heirloom tomatoes because they’re packed with real tomato-flavor, are easy to slice, and they hold their shape well when cut into wedges. But more so because they taste great!
The grape tomatoes are nice because of their smaller size and sweeter taste.
I like using a variety of heirloom tomatoes for this salad. They come in different shapes and colors, and make a beautiful summer salad when combined into one tasty dish!
Recipe Ingredients
- Heirloom Tomatoes: Slice your tomatoes into 1/2-inch wedges.
- Grape Tomatoes: Cut your grape tomatoes in half.
- Salt & Pepper: Salt it well; taste and adjust to your liking.
- Red Onions & Garlic: Cut your onions into thin slices.
- Olive Oil: Used as the base for the salad dressing.
- Balsamic Vinegar: For the dressing, I recommend using balsamic vinegar for a rich, sweet flavor. However, red wine vinegar works just as well.
- Feta Cheese: I suggest using crumbled feta for a tangy flavor. You can skip it or substitute with another cheese of your choice.
- Fresh Basil and Fresh Parsley: Chop up the basil and parsley.
How to Make Tomato Salad
- Add Tomatoes to Bowl: Arrange your prepared tomatoes in a salad bowl and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
- Add Onions & Vinegar: Add your prepared onions over the tomatoes. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, gently tossing to combine. If you like garlic, add 1 clove minced garlic, too.
- Garnish & Serve: Top your salad with crumbled feta and garnish it with chopped basil and parsley. Serve and enjoy!
What Goes with this Summer Salad
This versatile salad tastes good with just about anything! Here are some ideas for what to serve it with:
- Chicken: Heirloom tomato salad pairs wonderfully with my Balsamic Marinated Grilled Chicken or this juicy Spatchock Grilled Chicken!
- Pork Chops: Another easy grilling recipe to make with this salad is my Honey Soy Grilled Pork Chops. They’re extremely tender and delicious!
- Bread: Homemade bread and juicy salads are always a good combo. I recommend serving this tomato salad with my Rosemary and Garlic No-Knead Skillet Bread.
- Shrimp: Anything that’s seasoned with lemon will be lovely with this salad. Try my Lemon Herb Garlic Butter Shrimp.
How to Store Leftovers
- Leftover tomato salad should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It’ll stay fresh for up to 3 days! I love eating this salad straight from the fridge on a hot summer day. It’s even more cool and refreshing than usual!
More Tomato Salad Recipes
- Tomato Salad with Sweet Onions
- Tomato Avocado Corn Salad
- Tomato Cucumber Salad
- Tomato Burrata Salad
ENJOY!
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Heirloom Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound heirloom tomatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
- 1 cup colored grape tomatoes, halved
- sea salt, or kosher salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onions
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 to 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Arrange tomatoes in a salad bowl and sprinkle with salt, and pepper.
- Add onions over the tomatoes.
- In a small mixing bowl combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic; drizzle over salad and gently toss to combine.
- Taste for salt and/or vinegar; adjust to taste.
- Top the salad with crumbled feta.
- Garnish with chopped basil and parsley. Serve and enjoy!
Equipment
Notes
- If possible, use a variety of colors and shapes for the heirloom tomatoes.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
This salad turned out fantastic. Just the right amount of the ingredients. I will make it alot in the future.
I’m so glad you loved the salad! It’s great to hear it turned out perfectly. Enjoy making it again in the future! Thank YOU! 🙂
Can I make this a day ahead?
Yes, you can; just don’t add the dressing until you are ready to serve the salad, or up to one hour before serving it.
Made with cubed smoked Gouda. Delish!!
Thank YOU! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂