Simple Tomato Herb Salad Recipe
This easy tomato salad can be served as a side dish. It is fairly neutral and quite refreshing. A perfect accompaniment to well-seasoned meat or fish dishes.
Ingredients
- For the Vinaigrette
- 1 clove garlic, minced or finely grated on a
- microplane or garlic press
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2-3 tbsp best quality extra virgin olive oil
- ½-1 tsp kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes or about 2 cups
- mixed cherry, grape and other tomatoes
- 1 handful of chopped herbs (parsley,
- cilantro, chervil, oregano or mint—or a
- combo)
- ½ small cooking onion, sliced in ¼-inch
- slices)
- Coarse salt (I like Maldon salt)
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- 1
Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl mix together all the ingredients. Set aside.
- 2
Slice the tomatoes in half or quarters if they are larger. Place them in the bowl with the vinaigrette. Toss.
- 3
Roughly chop the herbs and add to the tomatoes. Add the sliced onion, toss.
- 4
Sprinkle with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper.
- 5
Serve at room temperature. Serves 6.
Tips & Storage
- How to Store
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Most sides keep well for 3-4 days. Dress salads just before serving to keep them crisp.
- Make Ahead Tip
- Many sides can be prepped in advance. Chop vegetables and make dressings ahead of time, then assemble just before serving.
- Serving Tip
- This pairs well with a variety of main dishes. Try it alongside grilled chicken, fish, or a hearty soup for a complete meal.
You Might Also Like
More sides & salads recipes→
Sides & Salads
Zucchini Quinoa Fritters
These little zucchini quinoa gems are super easy and freeze so well. They are too delicious to save only for passover, use them all year ‘round. If you like, the addition of about 1 cup of cheese to this mixture is great as well!
July 23, 2022
Sides & Salads
Watermelon, Feta, Tomato and Cucumber - I Love Summer Salad
This salad screams summer. The combination of the salty feta and the sweet watermelon is so delicious. It is refreshing and so satisfying.
July 9, 2022
Sides & Salads
Prepared Sushi Rice
It is best to make sushi rice in a rice cooker. Most rice cookers come with a small rice measuring cup. This rice measuring cup correlates with the water lines on the rice cooker. One full rice measuring cup will correspond to the “1” line on the rice cooker. It is a Japanese measuring cup. The full rice cup is equivalent to 180 millilitres, while a standard U.S. cup measure is 240 millilitres. If you lost the rice measuring cup, use .75 of a regular measuring cup to match the lines on the rice cooker.
May 8, 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make Simple Tomato Herb Salad?
This Simple Tomato Herb Salad recipe by Carolyn Cohen includes step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. You'll need 16 ingredients and the recipe is designed for home cooks of all skill levels.
What goes well with this simple tomato herb salad?
This recipe pairs well with a variety of dishes. Try it as part of a complete meal with complementary sides, salads, or proteins.