Ginger Tomato Salad

Bright, zesty, and bursting with bold flavors, this Ginger Tomato Salad is a quick, no-cook dish that’s perfect for summer or any time you're craving something light and refreshing. Juicy ripe tomatoes are paired with the warmth of freshly grated ginger, thinly sliced red onion, and a touch of fresh parsley for an herby kick. The tangy lemon-olive oil dressing, lightly sweetened with honey, ties everything together for a vibrant salad that comes together in just 15 minutes! Whether served as a side dish, appetizer, or light lunch, this simple yet sophisticated salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients and harmonious flavors. Perfect for fans of easy vegetarian recipes or anyone looking for a healthy, gluten-free option.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium ripe tomatoes
• 1 inch fresh ginger root
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized wedges. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel the ginger root and grate it finely using a microplane or small grater. Add the ginger to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 3

Peel and finely slice the red onion into thin half-moon pieces. Add these to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Adjust salt and honey to taste if necessary.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to ensure the tomatoes are coated evenly.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve the Ginger Tomato Salad fresh as a side dish or appetizer. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	627.7 grams (627.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	391

Total Fat 28.30g	36%
Saturated Fat 3.80g	19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1197mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 34.90g	13%
Dietary Fiber 7.60g	27%
Total Sugars 21.90g
Protein 5.70g	11%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 80mg	6%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 1396mg	30%

*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: 61.1%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 33.5%