There is nothing better than a fresh, juicy tomato in the summer! Ok, there is one thing better, Tomato Salad! My garden is planted and as I await my tomatoes, I have a luscious basil plant that I will use for my fresh Tomato Salad.
This tomato salad is a staple side dish in our Mediterranean household. I will say, there is always controversary around how exactly the tomatoes should be cut for this salad. I say it is strictly preference based. However, my preference is to cut them in half from core to bottom. Followed by cutting those halves into 4 or 5 slices from core to bottom as well. Simply because I find this cutting method easier to pick up with a fork and it looks pretty!
I am always so proud of my summer gardens because it makes me feel so productive in my cooking. It is also a great cost savings with the rising cost of groceries. Not to mention, I love the concept of living off my land!
So, I wander out to my garden and pick my garden-fresh basil. Soon I will also be able to pick out my tomatoes for this recipe as well.
The fresh basil in this recipe makes it taste extra wholesome and delicious! I love how simple this side salad is and how perfect it compliments any summer meal.
Of course, it is strictly plant-based and contain clean ingredients. So, if you are tired of your usually lettuce salad than try out this yummy Tomato Salad recipe.
Ingredients
4 tomatoes cut in half and sliced from top to bottom
6-8 leaves of fresh basil chopped
2 TBSP olive oil
1 TBSP balsamic vinegar
Garlic powder to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut each tomato in half and then slice into about 4 or 5 moon shaped slices of each half cutting from top of half tomato to bottom.
- In a medium bowl add cut tomatoes, basil, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil and vinegar and mix.
- Serve immediately or chill in fridge until ready to serve.
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Cheers to a healthier you!
Tricia
xoxo