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Tomato Basil Salad

Tomato basil salad is a delicious, refreshing and light salad made with season’s best fresh tomatoes, basil leaves and an excellent light & flavorful dressing. This is a very versatile recipe where you can throw in more vegetables or fruits to make it more interesting.
Sweet ripe tomatoes with fresh basil leaves is always a classic combination and in this salad too they come together wonderfully. The simple vinaigrette dressing is so good in this salad and there are also some sesame seeds for crunch!
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: continental
Keyword: basil tomato salad
Servings: 3
Calories: 108kcal
Author: Harini

Ingredients

  • 3 cups tomatoes chopped
  • 3/4 cup cucumbers sliced or chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup basil leaves divided OR 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 green chili finely chopped

For Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper powdered, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds optional

Instructions

  • Rinse and chop or slice the vegetables- tomatoes, cucumber and onions as desired. Measure 1 cup basil leaves and roughly tear them leaving a few whole for garnish. Also chop or mince the green chilies finely.
    chopped tomatoes, onions and cucumbers
  • Add the dressing ingredients into a large bowl- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons sugar, salt and pepper to taste, 3/4 cup torn basil leaves and 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds. Mix well.
    dressing ingredients for tomato salad- vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper, sesame seeds and basil leaves in a bowl
  • Add the chopped vegetables to the prepared dressing. Toss well. Taste and add more salt or pepper or vinegar.
    Making tomato basil salad
  • Serve tomato basil salad as side salad or light lunch or dinner.
    closeup shot of tomato basil salad

Notes

Storing Leftovers- This salad tastes best when served fresh. The freshness and crisp taste of vegetables are lost on storing, however it will still taste good. You can store this salad for 2 days in refrigerator in airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 3servings | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1688IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg