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Tomato salad with basil, garlic, shallots, olive oil, and white wine vinegar served in a white bowl.

My Favorite Tomato Salad

A quick fresh tomato side dish made with ripe tomato wedges, shallots, garlic, basil, olive oil, and white wine vinegar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
rest time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 128
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ripe medium-large tomatoes cut into wedges (about 1½ lb / 720 g)
  • 1½ teaspoons finely minced shallots about 8 g
  • ½ teaspoon finely minced garlic about 1 small clove
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 15 ml
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt or cooking salt
  • 2 pinches ground white pepper or black pepper
  • 1½ tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil plus extra for garnish (about 6 g)

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Serving bowl
  • Spoon or silicone spatula

Method
 

  1. Wash the tomatoes, remove the stem ends, and cut each tomato into 8 to 10 thick wedges.
  2. Place the tomato wedges in a large bowl.
  3. Sprinkle over the minced shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Drizzle with the olive oil and white wine vinegar.
  5. Toss gently until the tomatoes are evenly coated.
  6. Add the sliced basil and toss once more.
  7. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with extra basil, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 440mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 980IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm tomatoes for the best texture.
  • Do not use a garlic press; finely mince garlic with a knife.
  • White wine vinegar can be replaced with apple cider, champagne, or sherry vinegar.
  • Basil can be replaced with a small pinch of dried oregano.
  • Serve with crusty bread to soak up the tomato juices.
  • Nutrition is estimated per serving.

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