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Fresh Mom’s Tomato Salad Recipe Easy Homemade Garden-Best Ingredients

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A fresh, vibrant tomato salad featuring garden-best ingredients with a simple, flavorful dressing. Perfect for quick summer meals and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups mixed ripe tomatoes, diced (heirloom and cherry tomatoes recommended)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, to balance acidity)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 4 cups (about 600g) of mixed ripe tomatoes under cool water. Pat dry gently with a kitchen towel. Dice larger tomatoes into bite-sized chunks and halve or quarter cherry tomatoes. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Peel and thinly slice one small red onion. Soak slices in cold water for 10 minutes if a milder flavor is desired, then drain well. Add onion to the bowl with tomatoes.
  3. Finely chop 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves and 2 tablespoons fresh parsley. Toss herbs into the tomato and onion bowl.
  4. In a small bowl or jar, combine 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 minced small garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and if needed, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup. Whisk or shake until emulsified.
  5. Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture. Using a salad spoon and fork, gently toss everything together, coating the tomatoes without smashing them.
  6. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and tomatoes to release juice.

Notes

Use ripe but firm tomatoes to avoid a watery salad. Soaking onions in cold water mellows their sharpness. Toss gently to keep tomatoes intact. Can be made up to an hour ahead and kept covered at room temperature. Optional additions include feta or mozzarella cheese, avocado, pine nuts, or spices like red pepper flakes.

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