Best 7 Summer Tomato Salad Recipes

SUMMER QUINOA-TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cool cooked quinoa. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, toss tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, oil and vinegar. Season with salt, pepper and sugar.
• Spread cooled cooked quinoa in large serving bowl or on small platter; spoon tomato salad over top. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
• Before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

CHERRY TOMATO, AVOCADO, MANGO, AND FETA SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of feta and salt and pepper. Set aside. Slice avocado into 1 inch cubes. Slice cherry tomatoes in half. Slice mango into 1 inch cubes Once again whisk the dressing and immediately add the avocado, cherry tomatoes and mango to dressing and toss together. Coarsely crumble the feta over the salad in large "crumbs" and serve.

SUMMER CORN, TOMATO, AND SALMON SALAD WITH ZA'ATAR DRESSING

Steps:

• Generously salt a large pot of water (it should taste like the ocean). Thinly slice half of 1 lemon and add to water along with garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then let boil at least 3 minutes and up to 10 to infuse water.
• Meanwhile, whisk oil, 3 Tbsp. lemon juice, 4 tsp. za'atar, and 1 tsp. salt in a small bowl.
• Add corn to boiling water and cook until bright yellow and tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Reduce heat to low, gently add salmon, and poach just until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board with a slotted spoon or spatula and flake into chunks.
• Meanwhile, slice corn off cob into a large bowl. Add tomatoes and onion, then toss with 1/2 cup dressing.
• Add flaked salmon to corn mixture and toss very gently just to coat with dressing. Transfer to a serving platter or divide among plates. Top with arugula, then drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve with additional za'atar alongside.

SUMMER NECTARINE, TOMATO, AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix tomatoes, cucumber, nectarine, and cilantro together in a bowl. Stir in olive oil gently. Sprinkle goat cheese over salad.

CORN-AND-TOMATO SCRAMBLE (GOURMET SUMMER SALAD)

Steps:

• Whisk together oil, vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss tomatoes with dressing.
• While tomatoes marinate, cook white parts of scallions in butter with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 4 minutes. Add corn and sauté until just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool.
• Stir together corn, tomatoes, and scallion greens.

REFRESHING, SIMPLE TOMATO SALAD FOR SUMMER

Steps:

• Wash and dry tomatoes, do not peel.
• Slice each in half, and then, with the flat sides on a wooden board, slice in the length and then across again -- into small chunks.
• Slice and chop the onion in the same way.
• Mix in a salad bowl.
• Add the three flavourings and mix well.
• Cover with plastic wrap and leave to stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
• Eat as is -- to get that wonderful flavour of sunripened tomatoes and soft, sweet onion!
• Or you can drizzle over some vinaigrette which is not acidic. (That will spoil the fresh, simple, down-home tastes).

SUMMER TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes, yellow pear tomatoes, green onions, garlic, basil, cilantro, black pepper, red pepper, and salt. Refrigerate 30 minutes and toss again before serving.