This marinated tomato salad is summer on a plate — juicy tomatoes, a rainbow of fresh herbs, and thin red onion slices soaked in a sweet-tangy honey-vinegar dressing. It takes just 10 minutes of rest for the flavors to meld into something truly irresistible. If you love fresh, vibrant salads, don’t miss our Light Chicken Salad with Mustard Dressing.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lb) tomatoes
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 10 g fresh dill
- 10 g fresh cilantro
- 10 g fresh parsley
- 10 g fresh basil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1–2 tbsp vinegar (wine or apple)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
- Hot pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing: whisk the oil, vinegar, honey, paprika, hot pepper, and salt until emulsified.
- In a salad bowl, combine the roughly chopped tomatoes, shredded herbs, garlic, and red onion.
- Pour over the dressing and toss gently. Rest 10 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes — this salad is only as good as the tomatoes you start with.
- Chop the herbs just before mixing so they stay bright and fragrant.
- For a milder onion bite, soak the sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes before adding it to the bowl.
For more fresh ideas, try our Fitness Layered Chicken Salad or the protein-packed Cottage Cheese Khachapuri with Mozzarella and Tomatoes. For tips on choosing ripe tomatoes, the cooking guides at Serious Eats are an excellent resource.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 97 kcal | Protein 3 g | Fat 3 g