Denver Garden-Raised Tomato & Herb Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A vibrant summer salad featuring heirloom tomatoes from City Floral's 2026 list, tossed with fresh garden herbs and a lemon-herb vinaigrette. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, finely minced fresh chives, extra virgin olive oil 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 145 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, diced into 1/2-inch cubes heirloom tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp, finely minced fresh chives
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
2. Step 2: Gently fold 2 cups diced heirloom tomatoes and 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil into the dressing, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp finely minced fresh chives.
3. Step 3: Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld, stirring once halfway through until tomatoes release juices and herbs are evenly distributed.