REFRESHING, SIMPLE TOMATO SALAD FOR SUMMER

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Nothing compares to a vine-ripened tomato with the season's sweet onions! Do try to make this very plain salad when tomatoes are at their best! This is a healthy family meal starter, or a side dish with grilled meats -- or an everyday summer delight. If made with inferior tomatoes and sharp onion, the result will not be as enjoyable. Dried basil is used on purpose, as it can be quite good and can be used liberally. Otherwise, finely chop fresh basil.

Provided by Zurie

Categories     Onions

Time 10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 -4 tomatoes, large, ripe, pref. organic
1 onion, very large, sweet (Vidalia or Texas Grano, not a sharp onion)
2 teaspoons salt, freshly ground from sea salt crystals (use Maldon or Himalayan or Fleur de Sel, all of which is tastier than table salt)
1 -2 teaspoon pepper, coarsely ground
1 tablespoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Wash and dry tomatoes, do not peel.
  • Slice each in half, and then, with the flat sides on a wooden board, slice in the length and then across again -- into small chunks.
  • Slice and chop the onion in the same way.
  • Mix in a salad bowl.
  • Add the three flavourings and mix well.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and leave to stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
  • Eat as is -- to get that wonderful flavour of sunripened tomatoes and soft, sweet onion!
  • Or you can drizzle over some vinaigrette which is not acidic. (That will spoil the fresh, simple, down-home tastes).

besatu adegawe
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love that it's made with fresh tomatoes, which are at their peak in the summer. I also added some chopped red onion and cucumber for a little extra crunch and flavor. It was the perfect side dish for my gr


Bratt
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little bit of chopped red onion and cucumber for extra flavor. It's the perfect side dish for any summer meal.


Shahzad afridi
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer salad. I used a variety of tomatoes, including cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and heirloom tomatoes. I also added some chopped red onion and cucumber for a little extra crunch and flavor. It


Joby Winfrey
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the fresh, summery flavors. I used cherry tomatoes and halved them, which made them easier to eat. I also added a little bit of chopped basil for extra flavor. It was a great way to use


Wajahat Khan
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love that it's made with fresh tomatoes, which are at their peak in the summer. I also added some chopped red onion and cucumber for a little extra crunch and flavor. It was the perfect side dish for my gr


Muharam Ali
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little bit of chopped red onion and cucumber for extra flavor. It's the perfect side dish for any summer meal.


miria
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer salad. I used a variety of tomatoes, including cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and heirloom tomatoes. I also added some chopped red onion and cucumber for a little extra crunch and flavor. It


Cody Walton
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the fresh, summery flavors. I used cherry tomatoes and halved them, which made them easier to eat. I also added a little bit of chopped basil for extra flavor. It was a great way to use


Angelina Ots
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love that it's made with fresh tomatoes, which are at their peak in the summer. I also added some chopped red onion and cucumber for a little extra crunch and flavor. It was the perfect side dish for my gr


Muhizi Prince
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little bit of chopped red onion and cucumber for extra flavor. It's the perfect side dish for any summer meal.


Tom Jones _wood
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer salad. I used a variety of tomatoes, including cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and heirloom tomatoes. I also added some chopped red onion and cucumber for a little extra crunch and flavor. It


Annick Kayembe
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the fresh, summery flavors. I used cherry tomatoes and halved them, which made them easier to eat. I also added a little bit of chopped basil for extra flavor. It was a great way to use


Jawad Vlogger
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love that it's made with fresh tomatoes, which are at their peak in the summer. I also added some chopped red onion and cucumber for a little extra crunch and flavor. It was the perfect side dish for my gr


Varlee V Dolleh
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little bit of chopped red onion and cucumber for extra flavor. It's the perfect side dish for any summer meal.


Iheartcandy
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer salad. I used a variety of tomatoes, including cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and heirloom tomatoes. I also added some chopped red onion and cucumber for a little extra crunch and flavor. It


Dorjoy Bramon
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved the fresh, summery flavors. I used cherry tomatoes and halved them, which made them easier to eat. I also added a little bit of chopped basil for extra flavor. It was a great way to use


Khilraj Khilraj
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This salad is so refreshing and simple to make! I love that it uses fresh tomatoes, which are at their peak in the summer. I also added some chopped red onion and cucumber to mine for a little extra crunch and flavor. It was the perfect side dish for