Refreshing tomato salad with basil
Simple, quick and unbeatably delicious and refreshing. Enjoy the fresh and uncomplicated deliciousness of our tomato salad with basil. With just a few ingredients such as juicy tomatoes, aromatic apple cider vinegar, high-quality olive oil and fresh basil, you can whip up a refreshing salad in no time that is perfect as a side dish or light meal. Optionally, you can refine the salad with spring onions, but it also tastes wonderful without them.
Variants of the classic tomato salad
For the Italian version, you simply use balsamic vinegar. In Italy, tuna and tomato salad are often combined. Or of course the unique version with mozzarella: Caprese is probably THE Italian starter salad that consists of tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and olive oil. In the Sicilian version there is no balsamic vinegar, but instead there is dried oregano. For example, my grandmother’s variation included onions instead of basil. But garlic also goes wonderfully in the dressing. Tomato salad is often served for grilling, but also as an appetizer or side dish.
Simple, refreshing and full of flavor – this tomato salad will delight you!
Preparation time: 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 500 g tomatoes
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- A handful of fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1-2 spring onions
PREPARATION
- Prepare tomatoes: Wash the tomatoes and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl.
- Add basil: Wash the basil leaves, chop them roughly and add them to the tomatoes.
- Optional Spring Onions: If desired, cut the spring onions into fine rings and add them too.
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, mix the apple cider vinegar and olive oil together well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the salad: Pour the dressing over the tomatoes and basil and mix everything well to combine the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the tomato salad immediately or let it steep briefly so that the taste becomes even more intense.
This refreshing tomato salad with basil is the perfect addition to any barbecue evening or a light meal for hot summer days. Try it and enjoy the simple but delicious combination!