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Simple Tomato Basil salad on a white serving dish

Simple Tomato Basil Salad

A light, tasty and healthy salad. Quick and easy warm-weather lunch. If you’re doing a massive salad, you can double up on the dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course: Chris's Kitchen, Side Dishes, Spring Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tomatoes I used a combination of heirloom and grape from my garden
  • 1/2 lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon aged balsamic
  • 5-8 basil leaves I used Italian basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Wash and core the tomatoes, then chop them into irregular pieces for varied texture.
    Mix of heirloom and grape tomatoes cut up on a cutting board
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, sea salt, and chopped parsley.
  3. Add the tomatoes to the bowl and toss gently to coat.
    Mix of tomatoes and dressing in a large white bowl on counter
  4. Top with whole or gently sliced basil leaves.
  5. Drizzle aged balsamic over the salad just before serving.
    aged balsamic in a bowl
  6. Serve immediately for the best flavor.
    Simple Tomato Basil salad on a white serving dish

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