Today we’re making a fresh, simple tomato salad that celebrates ripe summer tomatoes with a few complementary ingredients. This isn’t fussy — mostly it’s about letting great tomatoes shine — but a few additions like basil, arugula and olives turn it into a bright, satisfying side or light lunch. It takes only minutes to prepare and pairs perfectly with crusty bread for dipping.
Ingredients For This Tomato Salad
Tomatoes. Use the ripest, juiciest tomatoes you can find — they’re the star of this salad. Choose sweet, fragrant tomatoes for the best flavor.
Arugula. Peppery arugula adds texture and a lively bite that balances the tomatoes.
Basil. Fresh basil pairs beautifully with tomatoes; its sweet, aromatic notes make a classic combination.
Olive oil. A good extra virgin olive oil dresses the salad and brings roundness to the flavors.
Olives. Kalamata or your preferred variety add a salty contrast to the tomatoes.
Garlic. A clove of fresh garlic, pressed or finely minced, gives the salad a savory lift.
Green onions. Thinly sliced green onions add freshness and a mild onion flavor.
How To Make Simple Tomato Salad
- Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Roughly chop the arugula, basil and green onions.
- Combine the tomatoes, greens and olives in a bowl.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Press or mince the garlic and add to the salad.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately with bread if desired.
Serve the salad right away for the best texture and flavor. It’s a simple, refreshing dish that highlights summer produce.
Simple Tomato Salad
A simple tomato salad with basil, arugula and olives that is perfect as a summer side dish or a light lunch with good bread.
5 minutes
5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 big ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup arugula
- 1/2 cup basil
- 1/2 cup olives
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1-2 green onions
- black pepper
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Chop the tomatoes, arugula, basil and green onions.
- Add them to a bowl and stir in the olives.
- Press or finely mince the garlic and add over the salad.
- Pour the olive oil over the salad and grind fresh black pepper.
- Mix gently and add salt to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 388
Total Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 29g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 1102mg
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 7g
Sugar: 8g
Protein: 5g
I hope you enjoy this simple tomato recipe. It’s quick to make and a great way to enjoy summer produce — I’ll likely be back with more recipes soon.
More Summer Salads
Tomato, Avocado And Arugula Salad
Tomato, Chickpea And Basil Salad
Avocado Chickpea Summer Salad
