Tomato and Onion Salad with Capers and Fresh Herb Dressing Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful Tomato and Onion Salad featuring ripe tomatoes, sharp red onions, capers, and fresh herbs tossed in a homemade tangy tomato dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds tomatoes, cut into wedges
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced (or 1 shallot)
- 1 ½ tablespoons capers, drained
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil (or substitute with dill, cilantro, or parsley)
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 small tomato, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar (or champagne vinegar)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomato Dressing: Roughly chop the small tomato and place it in a blender or a mason jar fit for a hand blender. Add Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and sea salt. Blend until smooth, ensuring tomato cores are removed but seeds are left in to enhance flavor.
- Adjust Dressing Seasoning: Taste the dressing and add additional salt as needed to suit your preference.
- Assemble the Tomato Salad: In a large serving bowl, combine the wedge-cut tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, drained capers, and fresh herbs.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Final Seasoning and Serving: Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the salad alongside crusty bread, your favorite protein, or pasta for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use fresh and ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- The dressing contains tomato seeds which add excellent flavor and texture.
- Herb choice can be varied based on personal preference.
- Adjust salt levels according to taste.
- Serve immediately or chilled for a refreshing side dish.
Keywords: tomato salad, onion salad, fresh tomato dressing, Mediterranean salad, vegetarian salad, capers, basil, no-cook salad
