Bumper Crop Tomato Salad

Celebrate the vibrant taste of summer with this Bumper Crop Tomato Salad, a refreshing and colorful dish that highlights the peak flavors of ripe, mixed-variety tomatoes. Perfect for a quick and easy 15-minute preparation, this salad combines juicy tomatoes, sweet red onion, and aromatic fresh basil, all brought together with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Topped with crumbled feta cheese and an optional sprinkle of toasted pine nuts for added crunch, this salad is a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Serve it as a standout side or light main dish, and enjoy the freshness at its best. It's the ideal recipe for showcasing your garden's bounty or making the most of farmers' market finds!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large ripe tomatoes (mixed varieties preferred)
• 1 small red onion
• 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.25 cup optional: toasted pine nuts

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the tomatoes thoroughly. Cut them into bite-sized chunks or slices, depending on your preference, and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 3

Roughly chop or tear the fresh basil leaves, then gently scatter them into the bowl with the other ingredients.

Step 4

Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad. Toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad, followed by the sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently again to combine.

Step 6

If desired, sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the salad for added crunch and flavor.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a fresh and flavorful side or main dish. For optimal taste, enjoy at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1053.6 grams (1053.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1084

Total Fat 89.40g	115%
Saturated Fat 24.90g	124%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 2560mg	111%
Total Carbohydrate 50.90g	19%
Dietary Fiber 12.20g	44%
Total Sugars 29.20g
Protein 30.10g	60%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 721mg	55%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 2216mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.3%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 18.0%