Chopped Herb and Heirloom Tomato Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

A fresh, colorful salad featuring heirloom tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a bright balsamic dressing, elevated with aromatic herbs. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs chopped Heirloom tomatoes, diced Cucumber, finely chopped Red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups, chopped Heirloom tomatoes
• 1/2, diced Cucumber
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped Red onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh basil
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups chopped heirloom tomatoes, 1/2 diced cucumber, and 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; toss gently.
2. Step 2: In a small jar, add 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Seal the jar and shake vigorously for 30 seconds until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley just before serving.