Heritage tomato salad with basil
Nutrition per serving
A summer salad that shows off multicoloured heritage tomatoes, simply dressed with basil, red onion and olive oil. Fresh, colourful and minimalist, it celebrates the produce.
Prep: 10 min | Cooking: 0 min | Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Very easy
Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 153 kcal · 3 g protein · 9 g carbohydrate · 11 g fat
Ingredients
- 800 g heritage tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 bunch of basil
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- a drizzle of balsamic vinegar
- fleur de sel
Method
- Cut the tomatoes into slices or wedges.
- Slice the red onion thinly.
- Arrange the tomatoes and scatter over the basil and onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with fleur de sel.
Nutritional benefits
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant, and in vitamin C, for very few calories. Full of flavour, heritage tomatoes need nothing more than a drizzle of olive oil and some basil to shine. A light, hydrating, summery salad, naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Variations and substitutions
- With mozzarella or burrata (not vegan).
- With feta and olives.
- With pesto instead of basil.
- With strawberries for a touch of sweetness.
Storing and preparing ahead
Best fresh; prepare and eat straight away. Dress at the last moment.
💡 Good to know
Take the tomatoes out of the fridge an hour before serving: at room temperature they are far more fragrant.
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Foods in this recipe: tomatoes · onion · basil · olive oil · vinegar.
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