Balsamic Tomato Salad

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 8 minutes
• total time: 8 minutes

Ingredients

24 ounces ripe tomatoes of choice

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 medium cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, plus fresh sprigs for garnish, optional

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil, or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, plus fresh leaves for garnish, optional

Fine salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

Gather the ingredients.

Slice 24 ounces ripe tomatoes in half and, if using plum or larger tomatoes, core them to remove the seeds. Chop the tomatoes into chunks (whatever size you desire). If using grape, cherry, or another small tomato, cut in half so they will absorb the flavors of the dressing. There's no need to seed them.

Place the chopped tomatoes in a large bowl. Add 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar , 2 medium cloves garlic (minced) , 1 teaspoon finely chopped oregano, and 1 teaspoon finely chopped basil . Toss well.

Transfer to a serving dish and season with salt and pepper to taste . Or plate the salad individually for your guests and g arnish with a sprig of fresh oregano or fresh basil leaves , if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 89 kcal
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 106 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 4 g
• Protein: 1 g