Thanks for joining us as we countdown to 2015 with 5 of YOUR favorite recipes this year! Today it’s time for #4 – Tomato Salad! This quick, light, and easy tomato salad tastes so refreshing. And it's so simple to make too! Maybe I should learn something from these popular recipes - simple works. Sometimes I make things too complicated when simple is just better. I hope you enjoy this simple salad. It's especially yummy in the summer. :)
It's time for SRC again! Each month, we're paired with another blogger, and we get to pick a recipe from their archives to make. This month, I got Suzanne's blog, Thru the Bugs on My Windshield. As usual, I had difficulty picking out a recipe. She had recipes for Cipollini Onion and Potato Pie, Southwestern Frittatas, and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes. However, I ultimately chose to make the Tomato Salad. Light, refreshing, and quick is just what I need these days! I didn't add in any olive oil, salt, or sugar to this recipe since I didn't think the tomatoes needed it. I also used a red onion instead of a sweet onion and dried basil instead of fresh. (It was all I had, but I do think fresh would improve this salad.) I did not sprinkle any cheese on top, since it wasn't in the recipe, but like Suzanne, I think it'd add another dimension to this tomato salad. Soak it up with some crusty bread or simply enjoy it on it's own!
What's your favorite refreshing salad?
Tomato Salad
by CJ HuangPrep time:
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Yield: 4 servings
Materials:
| Mass | Weight | Volume | Number | Material | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317 grams | 11.25 ounces | 4 | Roma tomatoes, cut in half, then quartered | ||
| 74 grams | 2.61 ounces | 1/4 | red onion, sliced thinly | ||
| 1 tablespoon | white Balsamic vinegar | ||||
| 1/4 teaspoon | black pepper | ||||
| 1 teaspoon | basil |
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1. Gather all materials. |
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2. Combine all materials, making sure everything is well coated. |
I just wish I had some beautiful fresh tomatoes so I could make this salad. Pinning this for next Summer. Great SRC choice.
ReplyDeleteThis looks REALLY good!! Pinning!! <3
ReplyDeleteCJ happy SRC reveal day, I loved making your cookies!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious and oh so healthy! It would work well as a filler for a wrap sandwich, too.
ReplyDeleteLooks good. Will have to try this in the summer when the tomato crop comes in
ReplyDeleteSimple and refreshing - love it!
ReplyDeleteI would do this with summer tomatoes...and put it over cottage cheese for lunch!
ReplyDeleteThis dish just sings out SUMMER! I'm ready to enjoy it with fresh basil as a topping for garlic-rubbed slices of just-grilled bruschetta... and Roma tomatoes will do just fine until locally-grown beauties hit the Farmers' Markets.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful salad. Can't wait till summer!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait until tomatoes are in season to try this salad. Newest member of SRC!
ReplyDeleteSaving this for when my tomatoes come in!
ReplyDeleteSimple and delicious - doesn't get much better than that! Great choice!
ReplyDeleteOh, I so love this!!! It is one of my favorites and yours is outstanding! The photos are scrumptious and I love that you used the red onion. I have a very hard time finding good red onions here, but they are certainly more beautiful than plain old white onions. Thank you so much for your kind words!
ReplyDeleteHopefully warmer weather is headed your way! This tomato salad is worth the wait. :)
ReplyDeleteWe certainly enjoyed it! Thanks for the pin. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear! The crispy bits inside a warm, chewy cookie just makes them that much better. :)
ReplyDeleteUsing this salad in a wrap sounds like a great idea!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely worth it! :)
ReplyDeleteQuick and tasty too! Can't go wrong with that combo. :)
ReplyDeleteCottage cheese sounds like a good idea for a cheese topping. Or maybe Feta. I think I may have to make this tomato salad again! :)
ReplyDeleteUsing this tomato salad on some fresh, garlicky bruschetta - now that sounds like a tasty idea! :)
ReplyDeleteSimple and delicious too! Summer can't get here fast enough - I want to try some other kinds of tomatoes. :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome! This tomato salad is so simple and tasty it's worth the wait. :)
ReplyDeleteI can just imagine this salad with the fresh tomatoes of summer!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely a fan of simple and delicious! Sometimes that's all I have time for these days. :)
ReplyDeleteI usually use the regular onions too, but for this recipe, I just had to splurge and get a red onion! We really liked this tomato salad, and I’m sure it’ll be making repeat appearances. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a refreshing treat!
ReplyDeleteWe definitely found it enjoyable and refreshing! :)
ReplyDeletethis tomato salad looks light and refreshing! Love it :-)
ReplyDeleteCathy
It certainly was! We really enjoyed it. :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE tomatoes and used to make a salad similar to this often, until I had to give them up due to my gerds. :( Yours looks delicious. THANK YOU for sharing with us on the Friday Frenzy link up, and we hope you'll join us again this week!
ReplyDeleteApril
And thanks for being such a great SRC member! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for managing such a large and fun group! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm certainly looking forward to it. We did find this dish quite refreshing. :)
ReplyDeleteCJ this looks AMAZING!! I'm going to have to try it this week!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a yummy and refreshing summer dish!
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