The Best Garden Fresh Tomato Salad

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

A vibrant salad with juicy heirloom tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and herbs, dressed in a bright lemon-herb vinaigrette that highlights summer's best produce. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs ripe, sliced heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber, thinly sliced 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 180 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 ripe, sliced heirloom tomatoes
• 1, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/4, thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup, torn fresh basil
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 sliced heirloom tomatoes, 1 sliced cucumber, and 1/4 sliced red onion.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Top with 1/4 cup torn fresh basil and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, then serve immediately.