When it comes to culinary classics, few pairings are as timeless as a basil and tomato salad. Vibrant, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this savory marriage makes a delightful addition to any plate, especially when the warmer seasons beckon for something light and herbaceous.
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Basil and Tomato Salad
Whether you're a health-conscious epicurean or a devoted paleo enthusiast, the effortless fusion of these tomato and basil in a salad not only tantalizes the taste buds but also boasts a myriad of nutritional benefits. From Italy's Caprese salad to Thailand's spicy Yum Ta-ma-daa, these two ingredients transcend borders and cultural barriers, symbolizing summertime, health, and the simple pleasures of life.
This simple salad is perfect alongside Blackened Tilapia or Aromatic Spice Grilled Chicken.
Ingredients
Serves: 8 Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 8 plum tomatoes, seeded, quartered and sliced thinly
- 1 red onion, quartered and sliced thinly
- 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- ½ cup flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
How to Make Basil and Tomato Salad
Simply toss everything well together in a serving bowl and season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. You might need more or less olive oil, judge it by taste.
And then serve!
More Veggie Side Dish Recipes
If you love veggie side dishes as much as I do, then you'll want to add it to your meal plan regularly. Below are a few more family-favorite recipes to check out and bookmark for making soon.
- Creamy Garlic Mushrooms Recipe
- Paleo Mashed Potatoes Recipe
- Slow-Cooked Garlic Artichokes
- Grilled Paprika Brussels Sprouts
- Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomato Bake
📖 Recipe
Basil and Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 8 plum tomatoes seeded, quartered and sliced thinly
- 1 red onion quartered and sliced thinly
- 1 cup fresh basil roughly chopped
- ½ cup flat-leaf parsley roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Simply toss everything well together in a serving bowl and season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. You might need more or less olive oil, judge it by taste.8 plum tomatoes, 1 red onion, 1 cup fresh basil, ½ cup flat-leaf parsley, ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- And then serve!
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