Salads of all varieties are an excellent treat in the summer months, and this Tomato Salad is one of my all time favorites! It’s so quick and simple to put together and makes such a cool and refreshing side dish for cookouts and picnics. This is the barebones base recipe and it’s fantastic as is, but if you really want to take it up a notch I suggest adding in a handful of fresh chopped basil and/or 1/4 cup shredded parmesan. Mix it up and make it your own! There are so many directions you could go and things you could add to it to personalize it to your own taste. Enjoy!
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Tomato Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Makes about 6 cups
1 lb tomatoes
2 Tbsp distilled white vinegar
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 0.6 oz packet Italian dressing mix
Wash the tomatoes and dice them into bite sized pieces, discarding all the juice that collects on the cutting board between tomatoes. Place in a large bowl and add vinegar, oil, and dressing mix. Toss gently and serve cold.
23 responses to “Tomato Salad”
this looks really simple and i have basil growing in my garden! So you just use plain white vinegar?
Yep. You’re basically making the Italian dressing recipe on the packet but reducing the liquids because tomatoes are so juicy.
This sounds yummy. I just bought some tomatoes at the store, so I’m going to try this. Perfect summer dish. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome, hope you enjoy!
Wow, I’m not the best at cooking, but this recipe looks easy and delicious to make! Thanks for sharing!
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Yes! Totally easy enough for anyone to make.
Looks super simple and delicious! Love this idea!
It’s a family favorite!
Yum! I love that is simple and looks refreshing. Perfect addition to any bbq. I would definitely look to add a little fresh basil and parmesan to take it up a notch.
My mom always had a basil plant when I was growing up, but I’ve never been able to grow one!
This looks so delicious, and I love how it is naturally vegan! I’m craving tomatoes now, lol!
I love tomatoes! I could eat them like apples lol
So simple and perfect when you have yummy summer tomatoes! 🙂
It’s all I can do not to stop at every farmers market I pass during the summer 🙂
Yummy! I love how easy this is! Plus I LOVE tomatoes and cannot wait to try this!
I’m practically yelling at my tomatoes “GROW FASTER” after reading this post. Can’t wait until I have super ripe tomatoes fresh out of my garden to make this.
Miracle Grow those suckers! Ha ha ha
Great use for all those tomatoes when it becomes tomato season!
sooo simple, yet sounds delicious
YUM! I absolutely love tomatoes and so does my husband. Definitely want to make this soon!
My husband doesn’t like them, so I don’t have to share at all lol
This is interesting. I’ve never heard of a tomato-only salad, which I why I clicked on this…but I don’t like raw tomatoes! :/
Neither does my husband…that whole bowl was just for me 😊