Description
A fresh and vibrant tomato salad with herbs, olive oil, and red wine vinegar, perfect as a light side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 small or 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
- 1 1/2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons
- 1/4 cup packed fresh herbs (basil, cilantro, dill, parsley, or combination), coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Place the sliced red onion in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Let stand for about 10 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
2. Place the sliced heirloom tomatoes in a large bowl.
3. Add the chopped fresh herbs, olive oil, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, and black pepper to the tomatoes.
4. Drain the onions and add them to the bowl.
5. Toss everything gently to combine.
6. Let the salad stand for at least 10 minutes or up to 30 minutes before serving.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, vinegar, or olive oil as needed before serving.
Notes
Soaking the onions helps reduce their sharpness for a milder flavor.
Use a mix of colorful heirloom tomatoes for the best presentation.
Best served at room temperature for optimal flavor.