Sliced Garden Tomato Salad
Sliced Garden Tomato Salad is a vibrant Fresh Summer Side that celebrates simple, seasonal ingredients with bold flavors. Quick, healthy, and endlessly adaptable, this salad is a must for summer gatherings or light meals.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp high-quality balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 lb ripe heirloom or garden tomatoes
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup pitted green olives
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil chopped
Instructions
Make Dressing
- In a small bowl or jar, I whisk 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper until emulsified, creating a tangy dressing for Sliced Garden Tomato Salad.
Slice Vegetables
- I thinly slice 1 lb tomatoes and 1 small red onion, ensuring even cuts for presentation.
Assemble Salad
- On a large platter, I arrange the tomato and onion slices in an overlapping pattern. I drizzle the balsamic dressing evenly over the top.
Add Toppings
- I sprinkle ½ cup crumbled feta, ½ cup green olives, and 2 tbsp chopped parsley or basil over the salad, enhancing the flavors of Sliced Garden Tomato Salad.
Serve or Chill
- I serve immediately for maximum freshness or chill covered for up to 2 hours to meld flavors.