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Tomato Salad

A fresh tomato salad with bright, tangy flavors and a touch of sweetness. Simple, refreshing, and perfect alongside your favorite meals.
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Soups, Salads & Bowls
Mediterranean
Kitchen Pace : 🕒
Servings: 4
Recipe by NAVA Kitchen
Fresh tomato salad with red onion, basil, sumac, and pomegranate molasses dressing.
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Ingredients:

  • 4 ripe tomatoes, medium-large, peeled and diced
  • 1 red onion, medium, thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 8 -10 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method:

Start Cooking
  • Add the tomatoes to a serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle the red onion with a small pinch of salt and gently rub with your fingers for about 30 seconds. Add to the tomatoes along with the basil.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, sumac, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  • Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to come together. Bon appétit.

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Notes:

From the kitchen
  • Beefsteak or vine-ripened tomatoes work especially well for this salad. Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best result.
  • Peeling the tomatoes is optional, but it gives the salad a softer, more delicate texture.
  • Rubbing the sliced red onion with a small amount of salt softens its texture and mellows its sharp flavor. There’s no need to rinse it afterward.
  • Pomegranate molasses varies in sweetness and tartness by brand, so adjust the amount to taste.
 
Make it yours
  • Swap the basil for fresh parsley or mint.
  • Add diced cucumber for extra crunch.
  • Sprinkle with crumbled feta before serving.
  • Add more crushed red pepper for extra heat.
  • Use a little extra sumac for a brighter, tangier flavor.
 
At the table

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Nutrition:

Calories: 169 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g | Sodium: 12 mg | Potassium: 342 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 1105 IU | Vitamin C: 21 mg | Calcium: 21 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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