Here’s a simple, refreshing “Magic Tomato Salad” that’s bright, flavorful, and easy to make. It’s called “magic” because a few simple ingredients transform ordinary tomatoes into a burst of flavor.
🍅 Magic Tomato Salad
Servings: 2–3
Time: 5–10 minutes
Ingredients
- 3–4 ripe tomatoes (cherry or regular)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: fresh basil or mint leaves
Instructions
- Prep tomatoes
- Wash and cut tomatoes:
- Cherry tomatoes: halve
- Regular tomatoes: dice or slice
- Wash and cut tomatoes:
- Dress tomatoes
- Drizzle olive oil over them.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly.
- Optional flavor boost
- Tear a few basil or mint leaves and scatter on top.
- Mix & rest
- Gently toss everything together.
- Let sit 5 minutes to let flavors “marry” — this is the magic!
Tips
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for best flavor.
- You can add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar for extra zing.
- Sprinkle feta or mozzarella cubes for a more filling salad.