Marinated tomato and herb salad
This simple, delicious tomato and herb salad is marinated in a tasty caper vinaigrette with a hint of garlic, and it truly goes with absolutely anything. Juicy tomatoes soak up the vibrant dressing along with plenty of fresh herbs, turning into a bowlful that’s bursting with flavour. Light, colourful and incredibly easy to make, it’s one of those dishes that feels special enough for entertaining yet effortless enough for everyday meals.
Whether you’re using peak‑season tomatoes or giving supermarket ones a little lift, this salad brings sunshine to the table and pairs beautifully with grilled meats, pasta dishes or a simple slice of crusty bread.
What goes well alongside this dish?
This salad is perfect for any BBQ or buffet. It works brilliantly as a side dish, and you can even tuck it into a burger for an extra hit of flavour.
Marinated tomato and herb salad
Ingredients
- 6 plum or round tomatoes
- sea salt
- 1 tbsp capers, rinsed, drained and finely chopped
- 3 tbsp virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 garlic close, crushed
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 handful of basil, chopped
- 1 handful flat leaf parsley, chopped
- ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized chunks and place in a colander. Sprinkle over a little sea salt and leave to drain for 5-10 mins. Transfer to a salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, add the chopped capers, olive oil, vinegar and garlic and mix thoroughly. Pour over the tomatoes
- Add the sliced onion to the bowl, toss together and set aside for 30mins to marinate.
- Stir the the tomato and onions together, scatter the basil and parsley over the salad and serve.