7 luxurious recipes for tomato salads. Which one will become your favorite?

Do you think that salad can’t surprise you with anything?

You are wrong!

Try our tomato salad recipes in 7 different variations that even the biggest carnivores will love.

Tomato salad with feta cheese

The best things in life are usually the simplest. And that goes for this salad too. It’s incredibly easy and yet so delicious! Ripe, juicy tomatoes combined with salty cheese are simply to be eaten.

Ingredients

• 2 large tomatoes, sliced
• 1/2 small red onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled into pieces
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped mint

For the dressing

• 3 tablespoons of virgin olive oil
• 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method

1. Slice the tomatoes and arrange them in a single layer on an oval serving plate.
2. Arrange the sliced red onion on top of the tomatoes.
3. Add freshly chopped parsley and mint.
4. Add pieces of quality Feta cheese.
5. Mix all the dressing ingredients in a shaker, shake to mix well and pour over the salad.
6. Serve immediately.

Tomato salad with arugula and parmesan

This salad with tomatoes and arugula is ready in a few minutes and is an ideal side dish for pasta, pizza, grilled meat or fish, or just have it as a healthy dinner. Bon apetite!

Ingredients

• 2 large handfuls of arugula
• 1 handful of cherry tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon of pine nuts
• 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
• ½ tablespoon of rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
2. Toast the pine nuts.
3. Place arugula in a large bowl.
4. Add the tomatoes, pine nuts, oil, vinegar and Parmesan.
5. Mix everything well.
6. Season with salt and ground pepper.
7. Serve.

Cucumber-tomato salad with yogurt

If you have a large amount of summer vegetables, be sure to try an easy salad of cucumbers and tomatoes, which are mixed with red onion, parsley, mint and covered with a dill-yogurt dressing. You will love this healthy Mediterranean salad!

Ingredients

For the salad:

• 1 large salad cucumber, diced
• 4 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

For the dressing:

• 1/4 cup low-fat yogurt
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons of coarsely chopped fresh dill
• 1 clove of garlic

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomato, red onion, mint and parsley.
2. Combine yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, dill and garlic in a shaker and mix or shake well.
3. Pour the yogurt dressing over the salad and toss.
4. Serve or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Salad with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella

This cherry tomato summer is enriched with mozzarella, fresh herbs and red onion, all dressed in a light garlic-herb dressing. This is a traditional summer side dish that never goes out of style.

Ingredients

• 4 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 2 cups fresh mozzarella, cut in half
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, chives, scallions, or oregano
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon of sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon of dried garlic
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Place the tomatoes, mozzarella, red onion and herbs in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, wine vinegar, sugar, oregano, dried garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
3. Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and mix everything gently.
4. Serve.

Avocado salad with tomatoes, eggs and cucumber

This salad is fresh, healthy, super delicious and made with simple ingredients. The great taste of avocado is combined with hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, jalapeño peppers, red onion and fragrant coriander. You just have to try it!

Ingredients

• 2 avocados, sliced
• 250 g red cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 salad cucumber, sliced
• 1 Jalapeño, seeded and sliced
• 1/3 cup red onion, sliced
• 1 or 2 boiled eggs, quartered
• chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 spring onion, sliced

For the topping:

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• juice of 2 large lemons
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• 1-2 crushed garlic cloves
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Combine avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, egg, jalapeño, spring onion and cilantro in a large salad bowl.
2. Mix the dressing ingredients in a glass: olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, garlic, salt and pepper.
3. Mix it up.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Enjoy it!

Tomato salad with cheese sauce

Try a delicious salad with a warm and rich cheese sauce, fresh and roasted tomatoes and crispy garlic croutons. Original, tasty and yet very simple!

Ingredients

• 8 large cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of thyme leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon of sugar
• salt
• two thick slices of bread
• 1 clove of garlic, halved
• 1/4 cup mushroom or vegetable broth
• 100 g of sliced Brie or Camembert
• 2 large tomatoes, 1 finely chopped, the other thinly sliced
• basil leaves for garnish
• sea salt for garnish

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and fill a large bowl with ice water.
3. Using a sharp knife, make an X on the bottom of each cherry tomato.
4. Blanch until the skin starts to peel off the tomatoes, about 30 seconds.
5. Transfer the tomatoes to an ice bath to cool, then peel them.
6. Place the peeled tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet.
7. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of oil, sprinkle with thyme and sugar and season with salt.
8. Roast the tomatoes for 1 hour until they are very soft but not too shriveled.
9. Leave to cool.
10. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan.
11. Add the bread and toast it over low heat until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes.
12. Transfer to a plate and rub a clove of garlic on both sides.
13. Make bite-sized croutons.
14. In a small saucepan, bring the stock to a boil.
15. Put the cheese in a blender, add the broth and blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
16. Pour some of the warm cheese fondue on the plates, pile fresh tomatoes, roasted tomatoes and croutons on top.
17. Garnish with basil and sea salt and serve.

Vegetable salad with mayonnaise

Ukrainian cucumber and tomato salad with homemade sour cream, mayonnaise and garlic dressing is simply delicious and takes only a few minutes to prepare! Great as a side dish for lunch or as a light dinner.

Ingredients

• 3 medium tomatoes
• 1 salad cucumber
• 1/2 medium onion
• 1 large clove of garlic
• 3 spoons of mayonnaise
• 2 spoons of sour cream
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• salt to taste

Method

1. Cut 3 tomatoes and a cucumber into pieces and half an onion into thin slices.
2. Mix the prepared vegetables in a medium bowl.
3. In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of sour cream, 1 pressed clove of garlic and pepper.
4. Mix well.
5. Mix the dressing into the vegetables.
6. Add salt to taste just before serving.

What tomatoes are best for salads?

There are many different types of tomatoes and each is suitable for something different. We will look at tomatoes that are suitable for salads.

• Cherry tomatoes – they are small and round, similar to a cherry, hence their name. Ideally, we choose them for salads, whether red, yellow, orange or purple. Their taste is spicy and sweet, and in addition to using them in a salad, you can also grill or cook them.

• Grape tomatoes – often confused with cherry tomatoes because they are the same size but more oval in shape, just like grapes. They have a thicker skin which means they will hold their structure when you cook them. At the same time, they are also a great addition to any salad.

• Roman Tomatoes – they are strong and tasty and have a really fresh taste. They are most often used in tomato sauce, but they are also commonly added to salads or sandwiches.

• Heirloom tomatoes – come in a variety of sizes and colors. These are some of the best tomatoes that add something extra to a classic dish thanks to their rich flavor. They are great not only in salads, but also baked.

Show us in the comments how you managed to prepare the salads. We look forward!