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Tomato Salad

Ripe heirloom tomatoes tossed with thinly sliced red onion, fresh basil, and a simple oregano vinaigrette.

15 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ripe heirloom tomatoes, wedged
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 4 tsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper until combined.

  2. 2

    Arrange 2 lbs wedged ripe heirloom tomatoes and 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion in a shallow serving bowl or platter.

  3. 3

    Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.

  4. 4

    Scatter 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves over top and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How long does Tomato Salad take?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (15 minutes): "Scatter 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves over top and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving."

Is Tomato Salad low-carb?

A serving of Tomato Salad carries 7 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 35 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 7 percent.

How many calories are in Tomato Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 140 calories, with 2 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 300 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Tomato Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Water seeps out of the tomatoes as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Tomato Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Tomato Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the tomatoes drops from 2 lbs to 1 lb; doubled, it is 4 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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