Salad: United States – Heirloom Tomato and Red Onion Salad
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Ingredients
Heirloom tomatoes, assorted colors, sliced 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 / 4 cup (10 g) fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp (15 ml) red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar (optional) Sea salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Arrange sliced heirloom tomatoes on a platter and scatter thinly sliced red onion over them. 2. Tuck whole or torn basil leaves among the tomato slices. 3. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and, if using, a little vinegar. 4. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 72 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2.6 g
Protein: 0.4 g
Fat: 6.8 g
Saturated fat: 0.9 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Sugar: 1.2 g
Sodium: 2 mg
Potassium: 49 mg
Calcium: 11 mg
Iron: 0.19 mg
Vitamin A: 7 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 2.5 mg
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Fiber, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.