Description

This fresh and easy tomato salad bursts with vibrant flavors and colors, making it the perfect summertime dish. With juicy, heirloom tomatoes and a hint of sweetness from vine-ripened varieties, every bite is a delightful experience. Tossed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette, this salad requires no complicated ingredients or techniques. It’s an excellent choice for a light lunch or as a refreshing side for summer barbecues. Simple yet satisfying, this salad highlights the natural sweetness of fresh tomatoes, ensuring that the taste of summer is in every bite!

Ingredients

Scale

4 tomates héritage
2 tomates vines
1 oignon rouge (moyen, finement tranché)
40 ml d'huile d'olive
20 ml de vinaigre balsamique
Sel au goût
Poivre au goût

Instructions

Start by slicing the heirloom and vine tomatoes into wedges or rounds.
Finely slice the red onion. To mellow its flavor, soak it in cold water for a few minutes, then drain.
In a large bowl, combine the sliced tomatoes and red onion. Season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the mixture. Toss gently to combine, being careful not to mash the tomatoes.
Allow the salad to rest at room temperature for about 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve immediately for the best texture, optionally drizzling with a bit more olive oil just before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 130g)
Calories: 90
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Use ripe, fragrant tomatoes for optimal flavor; they should yield slightly when pressed. Mix different varieties of heirloom tomatoes for a colorful display and varied textures. For extra sweetness, consider adding a handful of fresh basil or crumbled goat cheese.