Summer Tomato Salad
A super delicious Summer Tomato Salad loaded with freshness and flavors is not only tasty but also healthy and absolutely standout! This salad pairs beautifully with practically any grilled meat, chicken, or fish and also is the most ideal summertime side dish for any occasion.
Tomato Salad Recipe
This Summer Tomato Salad is a fresh and flavorful salad that couldn’t be any simpler to make. Sliced colorful heirloom tomatoes arranged with crunchy cucumbers on a baby spinach bed, drizzled with savory vinaigrette, plus a sprinkling of feta cheese create a really elegant dish. It’s a healthy meal option for all family and friends that is ready in only 10 minutes!
This Tomato Salad perfectly pairs with all kinds of grilled meats or fish, can be a delicious lunch idea or light side dish!
I love using heirloom tomatoes for this recipe because they always have the fresh tomato flavor, sweet taste, and unique shape. They’re pretty juicy and ‘meaty’ which contributes to the dressing of this salad. Adding sliced cucumbers is essential if you want to give this salad some crunch.
For the greens, choose what you like or have on hand. I’ve tried this salad with chopped lettuce, baby spinach, arugula, mixed greens, and everything worked well.
Garnish the salad with crumbled feta cheese for richness and saltiness and add sliced red onions to complete flavors.
Drizzle this Tomato Salad with a simple dressing made out of olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey mustard, and some seasonings. This is one of my favorite all-purpose dressings to keep on hand for most everyday salads. It’s incredibly easy making and shaking the dressing in a jar with a lid.
Why This Is Good for You Salad?
- it’s packed with nutrient-dense vegetables that provide health benefits;
- this salad is very low in carbs and calories;
- it’s perfect gluten-free and could be vegan-friendly salad;
- it’s a great choice if you’re looking for recipes for weight loss or clean eating;
- it’s healthy salad-for-dinner.
What Goes Well with Tomato Salad?
As I mentioned, this salad could accompany any main dish or be served as a light meal with a slice of crusty sourdough bread topped with this Pesto Sause. So yum! Here are some ideas for what to serve the salad with:
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| Serving: | Prep time: | Cook Time: | Total Time: |
| 4 servings | 10 min | 0 | 10 min |
Ingredients for Tomato Salad
For the salad:
- 3 cups (or 50-60g) baby spinach
- 1 ½ lb (2 large) heirloom tomatoes (or other ripe tomatoes), sliced
- 2-3 baby cucumbers or 1 thin English cucumber, sliced
- ½ red onion, sliced thinly
- 4 Tbsp. (or 32g) crumbled feta
- fresh herbs of your choice, for garnish (optional)
For the salad dressing:
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. honey mustard
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
How to Make Tomato Salad
- In a small jar add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Put a lid on and shake well to combine.
- Place baby spinach in a serving dish. Arrange tomatoes and cucumbers over the spinach.
- Sprinkle with the onion slices, drizzle with dressing, and top with crumbled feta and fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
How Many Calories in Tomato Salad
| Calories (per 1serve, 255g): 95 kcal | Calories (per 100g ): 38 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat: 5.4 g | Fat: 2.1 g |
| Carbohydrates: 9.6 g | Carbohydrates: 3.8 g |
| Protein: 3.4 g | Protein: 1.3 g |
Summer Tomato Salad
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 3 cups or 50-60g baby spinach
- 1 ½ lb 2 large heirloom tomatoes (or other ripe tomatoes), sliced
- 2-3 baby cucumbers or 1 thin English cucumber sliced
- ½ red onion sliced thinly
- 4 Tbsp. or 32g crumbled feta
- fresh herbs of your choice for garnish (optional)
For the salad dressing:
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. honey mustard
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small jar add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Put a lid on and shake well to combine.
- Place baby spinach in a serving dish. Arrange tomatoes and cucumbers over the spinach.
- Sprinkle with the onion slices, drizzle with dressing, and top with crumbled feta and fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
| Calories (per 1serve, 255g): 95 kcal | Calories (per 100g ): 38 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat: 5.4 g | Fat: 2.1 g |
| Carbohydrates: 9.6 g | Carbohydrates: 3.8 g |
| Protein: 3.4 g | Protein: 1.3 g |