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Tomato, Basil and Red Onion Salad

by Published: Aug 8, 2016 Updated: May 28, 2020

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I love fresh summer vegetable salads… like this easy and flavor-packed salad with tomatoes, red onion and basil in an easy red wine vinaigrette.

Overhead view of sliced cherry tomatoes with red onion and basil in a white ramekin.

This is a perfect salad ANY time of the year and requires only a few minutes to prepare.

You just can’t beat the fresh vibrant flavors of tomatoes with basil and red onion in a tangy red wine vinaigrette.  Simple, healthy deliciousness!

Front view of tomato basil salad with onion in a white ramekin.

Your Simple Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • Red wine vinegar
  • Honey
  • Fresh garlic
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Grape or cherry tomatoes
  • Red onion
  • Fresh basil

 

Overhead view of cherry tomatoes, basil red onion and a bowl of vinaigrette on a white wooden surface.

My mama always makes me this salad when I eat with her in the summertime.  For some reason hers always tastes better (maybe it’s because I don’t have to make it?!).

Front closeup view of cherry tomato salad with basil and onion in a white bowl.

Regardless, this salad is so simple and easy to make… and tastes amazing!  I hope you enjoy it as much as I always do.

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Overhead closeup of a tomato salad with basil and red onions in a white bowl.

Tomato, Basil and Red Onion Salad

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4.5 from 4 reviews
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings
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Description

This easy salad with a homemade red wine vinaigrette is a flavorful and delicious side dish!

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (more or less, to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper (more or less, to taste)
  • 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup loosely packed julienned or chopped fresh basil (about 5 large leaves)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In another medium bowl, gently toss tomatoes and onions together to combine. Drizzle with olive oil mixture and sprinkle with basil. Gently stir to combine.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: tomato basil red onion salad, tomato basil salad

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  1. lee ann nastasi

    For us, way to much vinegar. I probably would put more garlic in dressing, and more basil.

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  3. Drina

    This is absolutely delicious and I will be making it regularly from now on! I can’t wait until my home grown tomatoes are ready this summer, thanks for a great recipe!

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  5. Bev Cooper

    This recipe is so easy and delicious! I also added some mini bocconcini, Soooo good. Definite make again!!!

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