This Marinated Tomato Salad is full of fresh flavor and can be used in so many ways as a side dish or a topping for chicken, beef or fish. Trust me, you'll be eating this all summer long. (gluten free, vegan, dairy free, paleo, whole 30}
If you are anything like me you have been waiting for tomato season all year. There's nothing like warm, fresh picked tomatoes off the vine.
Wish I could say these were from my garden but alas I am a failure at gardening. I have a small garden this year with cucumbers, tomatoes, and zucchini but no vegetables to speak of. I guess there's still hope, so we shall see.
Do I get points for growing this basil? Woo hoo!
This lovely Marinated Tomato Basil Salad can be eaten alone or as a side dish and is perfect for a potluck, block party, or Fourth of July bash. OR you can add it to simple weeknight dinners to make them extra special.
Here are some of my favorite ways to eat this salad...
- on top of grilled fish
- as a cheeseburger topping
- on top of my Grilled Chicken Souvlaki
- perfect on top of a steak, add blue cheese for extra goodness
- use as a filling for tacos or burritos with leftover chicken
- add to your favorite lettuce for a quick salad
- use as a topping for ricotta or avocado toast
- put it on a fried egg
- other fun mix-ins; feta, blue cheese, cucumber, olives, chickpeas, lentils or corn
Make a double batch so you have leftovers!
So get out there and enjoy summer while it lasts. EAT FRESH every day!
Marinated Tomato Basil Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups grape and cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 3 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 1 tbsp coconut vinegar balsamic style (or regular balsamic vinegar)
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp chopped basil
Instructions
- Whisk together the oil, vinegar, oregano, and salt.
- Put tomatoes in a medium sized bowl and pour dressing over top. Add basil and toss gently. Put the lid on or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
- Toss gently. Add more salt if necessary and serve.
Nutrition
Adapted from Allrecipes.
I never liked tomatoes until I tasted them fresh from a farmer's market, as soon as I did, I called my Mom telling her how good they were! This salad would be perfect for those farmer's market tomatoes!
They are so good when they are fresh, right Alyssa?
I love this recipe. So fresh and easy and healthy. Gorgeous pictures!
Thanks, Teri!
Oh my gosh! This just looks refreshing! I cannot wait to dig into a bowl of this!
Hope you love it Kristina!
I love tomatoes season. I will be making this recipe all summer long. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Edyta!
I've been dying for some summer tomatoes Karen! This is the perfect salad! And yes, of course you get points for growing the basil! Happy weekend!
Thanks for the points girl!
Nothing beats the tomato basil combination, such a lovely Summer salad you made!
Love summer Diana!
This salad is beyond gorgeous Karen! Lovely photos!
Thanks, Alida!
Beautiful pictures Karen. You definitely get extra points for your own basil!
Such a delightful salad recipe, Karen! Just perfect for the summer days!
Karen, this salad is summer in a bowl! Love it!