--- title: "The Best Tomato Salad" id: "11363" type: "post" slug: "the-best-tomato-salad" published_at: "2021-06-11T15:08:41+00:00" modified_at: "2024-06-19T13:53:45+00:00" url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2021/06/11/the-best-tomato-salad/" markdown_url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2021/06/11/the-best-tomato-salad.md" excerpt: "This salad is not only vibrant and pretty; it is The Best Tomato Salad I’ve ever had. I know it may look simple and boring, and yes, it is simple, but trust me, this salad is definitely NOT boring. It’s..." taxonomy_category: - "Salads and Buddha Bowls" - "Sides" taxonomy_language: - "English" --- # The Best Tomato Salad by [Gaby](https://mondaydreams.com/author/gabysommer/) on [June 11, 2021](https://mondaydreams.com/2021/06/11/the-best-tomato-salad/) in [Salads and Buddha Bowls](https://mondaydreams.com/category/salads/) , [Sides](https://mondaydreams.com/category/sides/) [Jump to Recipe](#recipe) [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/the-best-tomato-salad) This salad is not only vibrant and pretty; it is The Best Tomato Salad I’ve ever had. I know it may look simple and boring, and yes, it is simple, but trust me, this salad is definitely NOT boring. It’s so fresh and flavorful! I love tomatoes, cherry tomatoes are one of my favorite snacks. But as amazing as they are, they can taste even better. Yes! A few basic ingredients turn humble tomatoes into this INCREDIBLY TASTY SIDE. Feel like turning this fuss-free salad into a meal. Add cold pasta, quinoa, chickpeas or rice to make a truly delicious and satisfying dish. Or spread a good amount of hummus on a toasty slice of sourdough bread, top it with this yummy tomato salad and enjoy a lovely bruschetta! So many possibilities. And still, it’s quite perfect on its own. This salad is fresh, crunchy, juicy, a little tart and a little sweet. It’s the perfect mixture of flavors and textures. And I hope you love it as much as we do. **Feel like giving this beautiful salad a try? If you do, let us know what you think. Tag us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) @mondaydreamsblog or leave a comment below, we love hearing from you!** ## The Best Tomato Salad This salad is healthy, super easy to make and incredibly flavorful. It’s also very versatile, it can be a refreshing side dish or a yummy bruschetta topping. Either way, it’s delicious and a great way to enjoy seasonal tomatoes. [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/the-best-tomato-salad) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2021%2F06%2F11%2Fthe-best-tomato-salad%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F06%2F0041-the-best-tomato-salad-0002-web.jpg&description=The+Best+Tomato+Salad&is_video=false) Prep Time 15 minutes mins Servings 4 ### Ingredients #### SALAD - 4cupscherry tomatoes, halved -I used a mixture of red and yellow - ½cupparsley leaves,finely chopped - 10big basil leaves,finely chopped - ⅓cupdates,finely chopped (the size of a raisin) - ¼cuptoasted almonds,finely chopped* - 1small red onion,thinly sliced - 2garlic cloves,minced - Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste #### 3 INGREDIENT DRESSING - 2tspolive oil - 2tsplemon juice - 1tspwhite wine vinegar ### Instructions - Place sliced onion and garlic cloves in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for ten minutes while you prepare the rest. Then drain and rinse with cold water. Bye-bye pungent taste, hello delicious mild flavor. - Place all dressing ingredients in a big bowl and whisk to combine. - Add all salad ingredients to that big bowl, including the onion and garlic cloves. Add salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss to combine. - Enjoy this fresh and vibrant salad! ### Notes *To toast the almonds, preheat the oven to 350 °F / 180 °C. 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