It’s too hot to cook.
So I’m thinking a quick, summertime picnic salad.
This simple summer salad is a delicious way to employ those beautiful garden tomatoes available at farmer’s markets (or from your garden) this time of year.
Summer Express Tomato Salad
This summertime tomato salad is full of flavor, yet remarkable simple.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt – or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 3 large garden-fresh ripe tomatoes - some flavor-rich heirloom tomatoes are fabulous in this salad
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients except tomatoes in a large mixing bowl.
- Dice tomatoes into large pieces and add to bowl. Mix gently.
Serve.
Notes
Add some fresh minced parsley, fresh minced garlic, or sliced black olives for extra flavor.
that’s a nice dressing for tomatoes. they look beautiful!
Thank you, Dina. It’s fabulous with heirloom tomatoes fresh from the garden.
Heirloom tomatoes are among the most gorgeous foods around! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Hi, Jennifer,
I made this for lunch today, and I loved every bite. Thanks for the awesome, quick, simple recipe!
Aw, that’s great to hear! Thanks for you comment 🙂