Simple Tomato Salad Recipe (Jednostavna Paradajz Salata)
Fresh, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Simple Tomato Salad Recipe combines ripe tomatoes, green onions, peppers, garlic, and a light balsamic dressing for an easy Serbian-inspired side dish that's ready in just minutes. Perfect for summer meals, barbecues, and traditional Balkan dinners.
Servings: 4
Calories: 220kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Chef's Knife
- 1 Small bowl or jar
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe tomatoes cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 green pepper cored and diced
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
- 1 cup toasted garlic croutons optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Wash and cut the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the green onions, dice the green pepper, and finely mince the garlic.
- Place the tomatoes, green onions, green pepper, and garlic into a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and top with garlic croutons, if using.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Add the croutons immediately before serving to keep them crisp.
- Fresh basil or dill can be substituted for parsley.
- For a vegan version, simply omit the Parmesan cheese.
- This salad is best enjoyed the day it is prepared.