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Tomato and Red Onion Salad with Basil

A simple yet delicious summer salad ready in 5 minutes. This recipe highlights fresh tomatoes, red onions, and basil, creating a light and flavorful dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ripe tomatoes (Roma or beefsteak)
  • 1 red onion finely sliced
  • 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • fresh basil leaves finely chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Combine tomato wedges and red onion slices in a medium bowl.
  2. Pour olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the vegetables.
  3. Season generously with salt and pepper. Gently mix with a spatula or wooden spoon, being careful not to crush the tomatoes.
  4. Add the chopped basil just before serving.
  5. Serve immediately and chilled. This salad is ideal as a side dish or light appetizer.

Notes

Feel free to customize your salad! You can add pitted black olives, capers, or feta cheese. If you don't have balsamic vinegar, lemon juice works well too. To avoid strong onions, marinate them in cold water for a few minutes before adding to the salad. Prepare the salad ahead of time, but add the basil just before serving to maintain its freshness.