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Tomato and Sweet Onion Salad

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We love using farmers' market heirloom varieties in this tomato salad recipe.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound ripe mixed tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 pint Sun Gold cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 small sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui), thinly sliced t
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup 1/2-inch pieces fresh chives
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine tomatoes, onion, basil, chives, oil, vinegar, and sugar in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.

    Step 2

    DO AHEAD: Salad can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Per Serving

6 servings
1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 70 Fat (g) 5 Saturated Fat (g) .5 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 6 Dietary Fiber (g) 2 Total Sugars (g) 4 Protein (g) 1 Sodium (mg) 85
TagsSaladTomatoVegetableOnionRoot VegetableCherry TomatoHeirloom TomatoSummerEasySideDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianRawDinnerBon Appétit
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