Creamy Tomato Basil & Sweet Onion Salad: Fresh and Flavorful
Creamy Tomato Basil & Sweet Onion Salad is a fresh, vibrant salad featuring heirloom tomatoes, aromatic basil, and sweet onions tossed in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. Perfect as a light, quick-to-make side or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups of salad
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups sliced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves
- 1/2 sweet onion, cut lengthwise
- 2 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut tomatoes in half, then slice each half into small bite-sized pieces.
- Trim both ends of the sweet onion, then slice it lengthwise.
- Thinly slice basil leaves into strips.
- In a bowl, mix the tomatoes, onions, and basil with 2-4 tablespoons of mayonnaise.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, stirring well to combine.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- Add cucumber slices for extra crunch and freshness.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a tangier, lighter dressing.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta or Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
- Toss in a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or lemon juice for brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
