Mixed Tomato Salad

Tomato Summer

This fresh tomato salad of mixed tomatoes is the ultimate tomato summer dish. There’s something so satisfying about a plate of food that is really simple at it’s core, but is unbelievably delicious. The peak of tomato season should be celebrated by eating the tomatoes in the purest way. By using a simple vinaigrette, salt and pepper, and lots of summer basil, the sweetness of the ripe tomatoes get to shine. 

A plate of this tomato salad is perfect to enjoy as a simple side for a weeknight dinner or a delicious side to impress guests at an al fresco summer dinner party. This recipe is best for the peak of summer when you can buy a variety of tomatoes at the market or your own tomato plants are producing more than you know what to do with.

The Supplies

Ingredients

To make this fresh tomato salad, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• A variety of tomatoes, like heirloom, beefsteak, and cherry tomatoes
• High quality olive oil
• White wine vinegar
• Red pepper flakes
• Flaky salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh basil

For the exact ingredient amounts, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Equipment

In order to make this mixed fresh tomato salad, you’ll need the following pieces of equipment:

• Cutting board and knife
• Measuring spoons

Frequent Questions

Can I make this recipe ahead of time? 

• A: This recipe should be eaten right away. That said, any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and eaten within 2 days.

What brand of olive oil do you use?

• For this recipe, I love the Drizzle olive oil from Graza. It’s the perfect flavor to pair with a fresh salad. Order a set for yourself at this link and use the code LAURALOVESTOCOOK for $5 off your first order.

Fresh Tomato Salad Recipe Tips

When you make this mixed tomato salad, here are a few tips to make sure it turns out delicious:

• When buying olive oil look for a high quality olive oil at the store. To confirm an olive oil is high quality, look for 100% “first pressed” or “extra-virgin” olive oil on the label. Otherwise, the oil may be cut with a lower quality oil and the flavor could suffer.
• To slice fresh basil like a pro, stack each of the basil leaves on top of each other. Roll the stack of basil into a tube and thinly slice the tube at the horizontal. This will give you nice threads of basil to use as garnish!
• The most important tool when preparing this salad will be your knife. All of the “cooking” for this salad is slicing the tomatoes and basil! To make this process easier, look for a knife that’s sharp and has a serrated edge, to easily cut through the skin of the fruit. Some brands even sell specific tomato knives, like this one from Wusthoff. 

Tomato Salad Recipe Details

Prep the Ingredients

To make this simple tomato salad recipe, you’ll first prepare the tomatoes. Thinly slice any of the larger tomatoes and cut the small tomatoes in half to make them bite sized. Remove any hard parts from the tomato stems and discard. Arrange the sliced tomatoes onto a serving plate, mixing the different types of tomatoes together..

Dress the Tomato Salad

Over the sliced tomatoes, drizzle the olive oil and white wine vinegar. Making sure each tomato is drizzled with a bit of each. Season the entire platter of tomatoes with a bit of red pepper flakes, a large pinch of flaky sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish the salad with the thinly sliced basil leaves. Enjoy right away!

Do you love tomato season as much as I do? Be sure to try these other tomato recipes that celebrate the season:

• Spicy Tomato Toast with Parmesan and Basil
• Burrata Tomato Peach Caprese Salad
• Cherry Tomato Pasta Alla Vodka

If you make this mixed fresh tomato salad, be sure to leave a comment or give this recipe a rating – I can’t wait to hear how it goes. As always, tag me on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook in your photos. It makes me feel like we’re getting to cook together!

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