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Summer tomato salad

2-4 people · Side dishes/salads

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A simple salad that relies on good ingredients. Ripe tomatoes, some onions and a suitable dressing – that’s all you need. Perfect as a fresh side dish for hearty dishes or from the grill.

Timing

  • Preparation: approx. 10 minutes
  • Brewing time: optional 10 minutes
  • Total: approx. 10-20 minutes

Estimated nutrition

per serving · Calculated for 4 servings.

Energy
≈ 105 kcal
Protein
≈ 1.7 g
Carbohydrates
≈ 6.4 g
Fat
≈ 7 g

Approximate values based on the listed ingredients. Brands, cheese, portion size and preparation can change the values.

Calculation basis

Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.

Quantity assumptions and ingredient mapping

  • 1 small red onion · ≈ 100.0 g
  • 2 tbsp olive oil · ≈ 27.3 g
  • 1 tbsp light vinegar or balsamic vinegar · ≈ 15.0 g

The midpoint was used for quantity ranges.

Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria

Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

  • 500-700g ripe tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp light vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • Salt, pepper
  • optional: fresh herbs such as basil or parsley

Instructions

  1. Cut tomatoes into slices or pieces.
  2. Finely chop the onion or divide it into thin rings.
  3. Mix oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Mix the tomatoes and onions with the dressing.
  5. Serve with fresh herbs if desired.

Frequently asked questions

Can I substitute ingredients?

Brewing time: optional 10 minutes.