This Tomato and Onion Salad is the perfect way to put your fresh summer produce to use! Sweet, savory, and tangy, and ready in minutes, it’s the perfect addition to weeknight meals and backyard BBQs.
Looking for more tomato salads? Try our heirloom tomato salad or tomato cucumber mozzarella salad.
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You Will Love This Tomato Onion Salad
Have more tomatoes than you know what to do with this summer? Put them to use in this easy tomato and onion salad! A staple in my house, this is one dish that I make on repeat every year, along with our margherita pasta or grilled chicken with balsamic.
Full of flavor, it’s great for feeding a crowd and perfect for quick weeknight meals, cookouts, and summer parties, along with our cucumber onion salad.. Plus, with just 9 ingredients and no cooking required, it couldn’t be easier to prepare! And it’s best served at room temperature. So, you can whip it up, and move on to preparing the rest of your meal.
In just 15 minutes, the flavors will meld together for the most delicious sweet and bold taste. Consider yourself warned that you’ll be making it for days on end. It really is that tasty!
Onion and Tomato Salad Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Tomatoes: Fresh, ripe tomatoes form the base of the salad.
- Red onion: Adds a vibrant burst of color and a mild, slightly sweet flavor.
- Herbs and spices: Fresh Italian parsley, salt, pepper, and dried oregano create a bright, savory taste.
- Extra virgin olive oil: This forms the base of the dressing, creating a smooth consistency and a rich flavor.
- Red wine vinegar: For the most authentic taste, stick to red wine vinegar.
- Sugar: Use granulated or cane sugar to add a subtle hint of sweetness.
What Type of Tomatoes to Use
The riper your tomatoes, the better your salad will taste! Make sure they’re fresh and served at room temperature for the best taste. Pretty much any type of tomato you have on hand and like best will work well. However, for the best results, use fresh, in-season varieties.
Some of my favorite options include:
- Grape Tomatoes
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Heirloom Tomatoes
- Roma Tomatoes
What to Serve with Tomato and Onion Salad
This recipe pairs well with just about any summer main course, but some of our favorite options include:
Tips for Tomato Salad with Onions
- Mix and match different tomatoes for a unique taste and texture. For best flavor, make sure to use ripe tomatoes.
- Don’t skip the rest time! If the ingredients are cold when serving, your salad will taste bland. It’s best served at room temperature.
- For a creamy salad, add 1-2 tablespoons of mayonnaise to the dressing.
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Description
This Tomato and Onion Salad is the perfect way to put your fresh summer produce to use! Sweet, savory, and tangy, and ready in minutes, it’s the perfect addition to weeknight meals and backyard BBQs.
- In a large bowl or serving platter, arrange the sliced tomatoes, onions, and parsley.
- Whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, and oregano. Pour the dressing over the tomatoes. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all the tomatoes are coated with the dressing.
- Let the salad sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve the salad at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6
- Calories: 88
- Sugar: 3.8 g
- Sodium: 213.8 mg
- Fat: 7.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.1 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
