A big, juicy tomato salad is a staple everyone should know how to make well! Rather than shaking up a dressing, sprinkle the garlic, eshallots/shallots and salt straight onto the tomato wedges. The flavour sticks better.Use everyday red tomatoes though if you can get them, heirloom tomatoes will add a great splash of colour.
1/2 tsp finely minced garlic ((use a knife, not garlic press))
1 tbsp white wine vinegar ((Note 3))
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3/4 tsp cooking / kosher salt
2 pinches white pepper
1 1/2 tbsp finely sliced basil leaves (, plus extra for garnish (Note 4))
Categories
Side Salad
Cuisine
Italian
Western
Steps
Cut the tomatoes into 8 or 10 wedges, cutting out the core. Place in a large bowl.
Sprinkle over eschallots, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar.
Gently toss to coat tomatoes. Add basil, toss again to disperse.
Pour into bowl and serve immediately! (Tip: Bread for mopping up the tomato juices is on point).
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 117 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Protein: 1 g
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 443 mg
Sugar: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Reviews
Anne on 2026-07-22 (5 stars): I’m loving your recipes, they’ve all been excellent. I’m in USA and have to keep in mind our seasons are reversed.:)
Ann on 2026-03-28 (5 stars): This salad was so easy to put together. I used tomatoes from my garden. It was delicious and the family enjoyed it too.
gill groom on 2025-12-14 (5 stars): Did this for a lunch today using a mix of heirloom, vine ripened, cherry and these new little round tiny coloured tomatoes- visually stunning, delicious!
Maxine on 2025-08-12 (5 stars): Wanted a simple tomato salad that enhanced the wonderful summer fruit. It was perfect! Making it tonight for a dinner party. Thank you
Charlotte on 2024-12-15 (4 stars): A delicious, fresh tomato salad unlike one I've had before. I have only ever made this with store bought tomatoes but I'm so excited to try it with much more flavourful homegrown tomatoes this season
Kate H on 2023-01-02 (5 stars): A gorgeous way to serve fresh summer tomatoes! I added some Persian feta (only because I had some that needed to be used) - even the teenagers loved it! Thanks Nagi, you're the best estimate 😁
Holly on 2022-08-13 (5 stars): If you are thinking meh, this is a simple tomato salad and nothing new, then I encourage you to make this if you have good tomatoes handy - it's bomb good. So fresh, bright and flavourful. I had garden fresh beefsteak tomatoes, basil and green onion so I used the whites of my onions in place of the shallots. Brilliant Nagi! Simple food done right is my favourite kind. I might enjoy this as a main with some fresh burrata and crusty bread next time.
Thank you Nagi! 🖐️
Jan on 2022-08-07 (5 stars): We ate this salad all week. The salad is simple, quick and delicious. Such tomatoes are also good for Italian bruschetta.
Marie on 2022-08-01 (5 stars): Yesterday I made your tomato salad and it is simple, fresh, delicious and the perfect companion to bbq ribs with some slightly toasted french baguette bread on the side! I live in San Juan, Puerto Rico where lately the daily temperatures are over the 96 degrees farenheit. This salad was sooo cooling that everyone enjoyed it and wanted repeats. Ten thumbs up, Nagy!!
Monika Obermeier on 2022-08-01 (5 stars): Dear Nagi, this was more than yummy ! Since now in July you get the most aromatic tomatoes in Germany, I decided to indulge myself with a real good Italian white wine vinegar... thanks for the recipe !
