Best 8 Tomato Sweet Onion And Celery Salad Recipes

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In the realm of refreshing and flavorful dishes, few salads can rival the delightful combination of tomato, sweet onion, and celery. This vibrant trio offers a delightful mix of sweet, tangy, and crisp textures that come together to create a salad that is both refreshing and satisfying. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy lunch or a vibrant side dish to accompany a hearty meal, this recipe guide will lead you through the steps to make a tantalizing tomato, sweet onion, and celery salad that will surely please your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO, SWEET ONION, AND CELERY SALAD



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 to 3 ripe plum tomatoes, sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick
1 sweet onion, preferably Vidalia, sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick
3 celery stalks with leaves, thinly sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange tomatoes, onion, celery, and celery leaves on a serving plate. Sprinkle with basil; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and cream; whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad; serve immediately.

SICILIAN TOMATO & ONION SALAD



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I found this recipe in an attempt for something different to use up an over abundance of summer tomatoes! The garlic salt brings out the juices in the tomatoes, it works as an acid, so there is no need for vinegar. My family just went nuts over this! Great as a side dish or as a lite lunch! The ratio of vegetables can be adjusted to suit your own taste.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 -4 large ripe tomatoes
1/2-1 medium sweet onion, depending on how much onion you like (Vidallia is my favorite)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
4 -6 leaves fresh basil, chopped to garnish (depending on how much Basil you like)

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes into bite size pieces.
  • Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
  • Peel a cut onion in half vertically.
  • Along edge of open side, "sliver" cut onion and add to tomatoes.
  • Add the rest of ingredients and toss lightly.
  • Marinate for at least an hour.
  • Serve with Italian bread, provolone cheese and hard salami (or other Italian meats.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.3, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 7.7, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 1.4

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

CORN, SWEET ONION, AND TOMATO SALAD



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An exciting, cool and refreshing side salad that goes great with grilled meat. Fantastic for get-togethers. You WILL be asked for the recipe! Reserve a piece of sliced tomato and a few cilantro sprigs for garnish.

Provided by Twila Davis Reed

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 (11 ounce) cans whole kernel corn
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 large sweet onions, cut into thin strips
4 green onions, chopped
1 bunch cilantro leaves, minced into tiny strips
2 limes, juiced
⅓ cup rice vinegar
kosher salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes, sweet onion, green onion, and cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over mixture, and mix in. Stir in rice vinegar to taste; the amount you use will depend on the sweetness of the corn, and the acidity of the lime. Season with kosher salt.
  • Cover, and chill for 45 minutes to an hour. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 472 mg, Sugar 6 g

GREEN PEPPER TOMATO SALAD



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My mother has made this tasty salad for as long as I can remember. It's no surprise that this recipe has worked its way into my hand-written "Most Used Recipes" book. --Lili Hill of Athens, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green pepper, celery and onion. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir into tomato mixture. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOMATO AND SWEET ONION SALAD



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Make and share this Tomato and Sweet Onion Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium vidalia onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
6 large tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss the onion slices with the sugar and cover with cold water. Let soak for 10 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse the onion, then pat dry.
  • Layer the tomato and onion slices on a large platter or in a bowl; season generously with salt and drizzle with the olive oil.
  • Sprinkle with the jalapeños and cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.6, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 15, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 11.8, Protein 2.8

FLOATING CUCUMBER, TOMATO, AND ONION SALAD



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This is a refreshing summer dish, served nice and cold. Perfect on a hot summer's day; however, my family loves it year-round.

Provided by Reuben Howell

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 12h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups peeled, thinly sliced cucumbers
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Toss together the cucumbers, onion, and tomato in a large salad bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, white vinegar, balsamic vinegar, salt, and celery seed until the sugar has dissolved. Pour over the vegetables, toss again, and cover. Refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1315 mg, Sugar 42.3 g

TOMATO, CELERY, AND TOASTED BREAD SALAD



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Soaking the onion takes away its bite and pulls its sweetness to the forefront. Recipe adapted from A Bird in the Oven by Mindy Fox (Kyle Books; 2010).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
5 ounces rustic bread, torn into 3/4-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
2 pints (10 ounces each) grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
Fine salt
1 small garlic clove
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh basil leaves (from 1 bunch)
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons salt-packed capers, rinsed, soaked in cold water, rinsed again, and minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, cover onion with cold water. Swish water around, rubbing onion slices with your hand. Drain and repeat 2 or 3 times, letting slices soak and changing water every 10 minutes. Drain onion; pat dry. Arrange bread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until edges are crisp and golden, 6 minutes. Let cool completely on sheet on a wire rack; transfer to a large bowl. Add tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt; let sit 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, finely chop garlic with a generous pinch of salt. Drag the blade of a large knife at an angle across mixture until a paste forms. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk in oil and vinegar. To tomato mixture, add onion, cucumber, celery, radishes, basil, parsley, capers, and dressing; toss to combine. To serve, season with salt and pepper and toss.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: Look for tomatoes that are plump, smooth, and have a deep red color. Avoid tomatoes with bruises or blemishes.
  • Sweeten the onion: Soaking the onion in cold water for 15 minutes before adding it to the salad will help remove some of its sharp flavor and make it sweeter.
  • Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will help you thinly slice the vegetables, which will make the salad more delicate and flavorful.
  • Don't overcrowd the salad: When you're layering the salad, don't pack it too tightly. This will help the dressing to circulate and evenly coat the vegetables.
  • Chill the salad before serving: Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving will help the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

This tomato, sweet onion, and celery salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For a sweeter salad, use more sweet onions. For a spicier salad, add some chopped jalapeño peppers. And for a more herbaceous salad, add some fresh herbs, such as basil or cilantro. No matter how you make it, this salad is sure to be a hit!

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