Garden-Fresh Heirloom Tomato & Basil Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A vibrant salad featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a bright lemon-herb dressing, all made with ingredients you'd find at a local garden center. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs medium Heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced Fresh basil, 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 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

• 4 medium Heirloom tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced Fresh basil
• 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
• 1 clove, minced Garlic
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp Sea salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice 4 medium heirloom tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange in a single layer on a serving plate.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until fully emulsified.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the dressing over the tomatoes, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil and gently toss to coat, ensuring every slice is evenly dressed.