Best 14 Tomato N Red Onion Salad Recipes

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Tomato and red onion salad is a classic summer dish that is both refreshing and flavorful. The sweetness of the tomatoes and the sharpness of the red onions complement each other perfectly, and the addition of herbs and spices makes this salad a truly delicious and versatile dish. Whether you are looking for a light lunch, a simple side dish, or a topping for your favorite grilled meats or fish, this tomato and red onion salad is sure to please.

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TOMATO AND RED ONION SALAD



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Take advantage of your tomato haul and create this simple -- and simply delicious -- summer salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds small to medium red and yellow tomatoes, halved if small and quartered if medium
1 medium red onion, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup good-quality extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Gently toss together tomatoes, onion, parsley, and salt in a large bowl; season with pepper. Drizzle in oil, and toss to combine. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

TOMATO AND BREAD SALAD WITH RED ONION



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Categories     Salad     Onion     Tomato     Side     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Buffet     Vinegar     Basil     Summer     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces stale Italian bread, cut into 2-inch pieces
8 cups (about) cold water
2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 5 cups)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Pour vinegar into small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. Place bread in large bowl. Pour in enough cold water (about 8 cups) to cover bread. Soak 5 minutes. Drain well; squeeze bread to remove as much liquid as possible. Coarsely crumble bread into same bowl. Add tomatoes, onion and basil. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season salad generously with salt and pepper. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before serving.)

TOMATO CUCUMBER ONION SALAD



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Many say this is a great summer dish, but I find that I crave it ALL YEAR ROUND! Very addicting, goes with everything, very fast and easy, and always impresses with its amazing flavor!

Provided by kissthecook

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced fresh tomato
½ cup olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup diced red onion
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Toss cucumber, tomato, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red onion, and white pepper together in a large bowl; season with salt. Refrigerate until slightly chilled, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 585.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

TOMATO ONION SALAD



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"I worked as a summer cook at a Wyoming ranch for more than 20 years, and I made this marinated salad often," writes Nell Cruse of Ontario, Oregon. "It was obviously a favorite because there were never any leftovers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large tomatoes, sliced
2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced and separate into rings
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Layer tomatoes and onions in a shallow serving dish. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 90g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD WITH MINT



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Refreshing light summer salad.

Provided by Alison

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large cucumbers - halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
⅔ cup coarsely chopped red onion
½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the cucumbers, vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature for an hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomatoes, onion, mint and oil to cucumbers and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 394.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

TOMATO-RED ONION SALAD



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 cups watercress
2 tomatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
1 large red onion, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup crumbled Maytag blue cheese

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar and mustard in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss the watercress in a few tablespoons of the dressing and arrange on a platter. Top with slices of the tomatoes and onions and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Sprinkle with the blue cheese.

TOMATO 'N' RED ONION SALAD



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Ruby red tomatoes and pretty sliced onions in a tangy lime vinaigrette offer a nice change of pace from typical tossed green salads.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
4 slices red onion, separated into rings
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes and onions in a shallow serving bowl. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lime juice, oil, sugar, salt and cilantro; shake well. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

RED ONION, TOMATO AND HERB SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds tomatoes, sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced into rounds
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Arrange the sliced tomatoes on a shallow platter. Sprinkle the sugar on the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Layer the onion rings on top of tomatoes. Garnish with chopped basil. Mix the vinegar and olive oil in a bowl and pour over the tomatoes and onions. Toss gently.

TOMATO, MINT AND RED ONION SALAD



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Make and share this Tomato, Mint and Red Onion Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Fruit

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

30 cherry tomatoes
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup mint, fresh & finely chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juice
1 lemon, zest of
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Slice tomatoes in half and place in bowl.
  • Add onion and mint to tomatoes and mix.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Sprinkle the lemon zest on top.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Let salad marinate for 20 minutes before serving.

TOMATO-AND-ONION SALAD



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 40m

Yield Twenty servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 large ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 medium red onions, peeled and very thinly sliced
4 teaspoons cumin seeds
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • On a large platter, alternate the tomato and onion slices in slightly overlapping layers. Place the cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat and toast until fragrant, shaking the pan frequently to prevent burning. Coarsely chop the seeds and combine with the remaining ingredients. Spoon over the tomatoes and onions. Let stand at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 33, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 193 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

TOMATO, MINT, AND RED ONION SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Onion     Tomato     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Mint     Summer     Vegan     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound tomatoes (about 3)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
8 fresh mint leaves, sliced thin
1 small red onion, sliced thin and soaked in ice water for 30 minutes

Steps:

  • Cut the tomatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices and arrange half the slices in one layer in a shallow serving dish. In a small bowl combine the sugar and the salt and sprinkle the layer of tomatoes with half the mixture. Arrange the remaining tomato slices on top and sprinkle them with the remaining sugar mixture. Drizzle the tomatoes with the oil and the vinegar and let the salad stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sprinkle the salad with the mint and arrange the onion, drained and separated into rings, on top.

TOMATO SALAD WITH RED ONION AND BASIL



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
1 large red onion, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
5 tablespoons olive oil or a mixture of olive oil and vegetable oil (safflower or corn oil)
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cut the tomatoes horizontally into 1/4-inch slices. (Remember that a sharp blade is required to slice very ripe tomatoes.) Arrange the slices, overlapping them slightly, on a large oval or round gratin dish.
  • Cut the peeled onion into 1/8-inch thick slices. Separate the slices into rings and arrange over the tomatoes. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, vinegar and oil, coating the whole surface as evenly as possible. Sprinkle the shredded basil on top and serve at room temperature. This goes well with a crunchy, crusty French bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 137, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 395 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TOMATO, BASIL, AND RED ONION SALAD



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 large ripe red tomatoes, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 large red onions, thinly sliced crosswise
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Arrange alternating slices of tomatoes and onions on a serving platter. Drizzle with vinegar and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with torn basil leaves.

TOMATO AND RED ONION SALAD



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Cool summer Salad with fresh vine ripened tomatos and sweet red onion. Simple, quick and delicious. Very nice garnished with fresh basil strips.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -5 large lettuce leaves
2 -3 large tomatoes, vine ripened
1 medium red onion
3 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 -4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Line a platter with lettuce leaves.
  • Cut tomatoes and onion into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Line the lettuce leaves alternately with the tomato and onion slices. Drizzle olive oil and vinegar over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 303.7, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.8, Protein 1.4

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the tomatoes and red onions.
  • Toss the salad gently to combine the ingredients without bruising the tomatoes.
  • Let the salad rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This simple tomato and red onion salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright colors and delicious flavor, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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