Marinated Tomato Onion Salad
A refreshing marinated salad featuring ripe tomatoes and red onion, enhanced by olive oil, vinegar, basil, and a hint of sweetness. Perfect make-ahead dish for light lunches or flavorful sides.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 refrigerator for chilling
Ingredients
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 4 tomatoes chopped into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup olive oil
- ⅓ cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and chopped basil.
- Place sliced red onions and chopped tomatoes into a mixing bowl.
- Pour the oil and vinegar mixture over the onions and tomatoes and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 4 hours to marinate and develop flavors.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh chopped parsley and season with fresh ground pepper to taste.
Notes
- Great make-ahead salad using fresh summer tomatoes.
- Feta cheese can be added for extra flavor.
- Serve chilled for best taste.
- Ideal as a light lunch or side dish.