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Basil Tomato Salad

What can I say, simple salads with healthy ingredients are undeniably delicious. There is something about a quick yet flavorful dressing over chopped tomato, cucumber, and red onion.
This salad can go with just about anything!

My favorite ingredient in this dish is the well-known basil, regarded highly in various cultures around the world. It tastes great and is great for your health too.
It contains many compounds like eugenol, which aids in blocking calcium channels that lowers your blood pressure. The essential oils also reduce cholesterol and triglycerides in your body. Not to mention, it is a good source of magnesium that improves blood circulation. All in all, basil is quite heart healthy!
Besides that, basil has antibacterial properties, anti-inflammatory properties, and adaptogen which is an anti-stress substance.
You really can’t lose when it comes to eating basil, especially when it can brighten up so many dishes.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp cider vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 1 small red onion

Preparation:

  • In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, basil, pepper and salt
  • Chop tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion
  • 10-20 minutes before serving, add chopped tomatoes, cucumber, and onion
  • Toss and chill

GFCF, SF, EF, DF

Legend:

  • GFCF – gluten free casein free
  • SF – soy  free
  • DF – dairy free
  • EF – egg free

Resources:

10 Health Benefits of Basil Leaves

20 Comments

  1. romancushm
    romancushm on November 12 at 2:57 am

    Gracias por recordar esta receta!

  2. montokinion
    montokinion on November 15 at 10:32 pm

    yum, so simple but sounds good

  3. febrestall
    febrestall on November 17 at 10:04 pm

    the scent of basil is nice. easy and healthy!

  4. 55minawin
    55minawin on November 18 at 5:39 pm

    que delicioso

  5. montokinion
    montokinion on November 19 at 4:49 pm

    i like to add oregano to the dressing! pairs well with tomatoes

  6. bodiloftan
    bodiloftan on November 26 at 4:43 pm

    another quick and delicious dish

  7. brienosj
    brienosj on November 30 at 4:58 am

    This dressing is so tasty…and quick!

  8. 77ignacing
    77ignacing on December 4 at 5:14 pm

    Hi my friend loved your salad

  9. montokinion
    montokinion on December 8 at 2:04 am

    what dressing can I substitute?

  10. dadaprl21
    dadaprl21 on December 10 at 2:44 am

    great for a little dinner party!

  11. 042608mayo
    042608mayo on December 12 at 11:39 am

    also great for a summer party, so fresh

  12. smithsetho
    smithsetho on December 16 at 12:38 pm

    I will defintiely make this for Xmas dinner, can’t wait

  13. dadaprl21
    dadaprl21 on December 17 at 6:30 am

    Served this as a side for my pasta…family LOOOOVED it

  14. smithsetho
    smithsetho on December 21 at 7:14 am

    I made this at home and it was a big hit! Had to come back and comment

  15. jamjimaa
    jamjimaa on December 24 at 7:51 am

    i really love salad and was looking for more options

  16. febrestall
    febrestall on December 28 at 3:53 pm

    just made this 10 minutes ago…can confirm it’s delicious

  17. walshrodc
    walshrodc on December 30 at 6:05 am

    Sounds so fresh! Gotta stop by the store on my way home

  18. dongju99
    dongju99 on January 1 at 2:17 am

    If you can eat nuts, add some for a nice crunch!

  19. walshrodc
    walshrodc on January 2 at 9:15 am

    ^OH good idea, I’ll try the pine nuts I got

  20. triy0tuller
    triy0tuller on January 5 at 10:40 pm

    the perfect summertime salad

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