Home > Recipes > Recipe Navigation    

Tomato and Basil Salad

This recipe for tomato and basil salad makes for a healthy addition to any summer meal.

Per Serving: 96 calories, 7 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 2 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 300 mg sodium
Tomato and Basil Salad Photo
Yield: 4 ½ cups, 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks (4 ½ cups)
  • 3 Tbsp thin slivers red onion
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp minced garlic
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Note:When tomatoes aren’t at their peak, use halved grape tomatoes which always have great flavor.

Instructions

  1. Put tomatoes, onion, olive oil, garlic, salt, oregano, and pepper in a large bowl and toss to mix.

  2. Let stand, tossing occasionally, until very juicy, about 30 minutes.

  3. Stir in basil and serve. This salad also tastes great tossed with cooked whole wheat pasta.

Photo, recipe created and nutritional analysis completed by Terry Grieco Kenny for DietsInReview.com



> Leave Feedback

User Feedback

(Page 0 of 1, 0 total comments)

There is no user feedback yet, leave yours below!


   
 

Leave Feedback

Or, proceed without an account


 


Already a member?