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Tomato Salad For One

This simple, single serving tomato salad is made with fresh tomatoes, red onion, and capers, all tossed in a light olive oil and lemon dressing. It’s quick to make and full of bright, fresh flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Diet: Low Carb, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: tomato salad, vinaigrette
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 large tomato -chopped or sliced
  • 3 thin slices red onions
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic -minced
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
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Instructions

  • Combine the Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix the chopped tomato, red onion, parsley, and capers.
  • Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and gently toss to coat.
  • Adjust the Seasoning: Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.

Notes

  • Choose ripe tomatoes. The better the tomato, the better the salad.
  • Adjust to taste. Use more or less onion, capers, and garlic based on your preference.
  • Go easy on the dressing. Too much can overpower the tomatoes. Use a little at first and pour more on as needed.
  • Let it sit. If you have time, let the salad rest for 15 minutes to enhance the flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1528IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

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