Heirloom Tomato Salad with Herbs and Capers

Vegetarian
Health score
27%
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Herbs and Capers
45 min.
6
121kcal

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Dive into a vibrant celebration of summer's bounty with our Heirloom Tomato Salad with Herbs and Capers! This isn't just a salad; it's an experience, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Imagine juicy, sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes, each bite bursting with unique sweetness and tang, mingling with the salty pop of capers and the aromatic freshness of basil, parsley, and mint.


Perfect as a light lunch, a delightful side dish, or an elegant antipasto, this vegetarian delight is incredibly easy to prepare and ready in just 45 minutes. The crumbled reduced-fat feta adds a creamy, tangy counterpoint to the sweetness of the tomatoes, while a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a splash of balsamic vinegar tie everything together in perfect harmony.


Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The vibrant colors and fresh flavors make it a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. And with only 121 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free! Serve it with toasted sourdough bread for a satisfying crunch that complements the soft, juicy tomatoes. Get ready to savor the taste of summer with every bite!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoon capers drained chopped
  • cups heirloom cherry tomatoes assorted halved
  • tablespoon olive oil extravirgin
  • ounces feta cheese crumbled reduced-fat
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh thinly sliced
  • tablespoons flat-leaf parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoons mint leaves fresh chopped
  • pounds beefsteak heirloom tomatoes assorted cut into 6 wedges
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • ounce sourdough bread toasted

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Sprinkle tomato mixture with salt and pepper; toss gently.
  3. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts

Calories121kcal
Protein17.37%
Fat29.96%
Carbs52.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.42
Glycemic Load
7.48
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.153478384018%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.52mg
Hesperetin
0.17mg
Naringenin
1.03mg
Apigenin
4.4mg
Luteolin
0.24mg
Kaempferol
1.92mg
Myricetin
0.5mg
Quercetin
3.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:120.57kcal
6.03%
Fat:4.27g
6.56%
Saturated Fat:1.13g
7.08%
Carbohydrates:16.88g
5.63%
Net Carbohydrates:14.13g
5.14%
Sugar:6.63g
7.37%
Cholesterol:5.06mg
1.69%
Sodium:415.79mg
18.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.56g
11.13%
Vitamin K:52.25µg
49.77%
Vitamin C:35.47mg
42.99%
Vitamin A:1796.67IU
35.93%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.44%
Potassium:511.4mg
14.61%
Folate:52.51µg
13.13%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.88%
Fiber:2.75g
11.01%
Vitamin E:1.5mg
9.97%
Vitamin B3:1.92mg
9.59%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.07%
Iron:1.6mg
8.92%
Copper:0.17mg
8.36%
Magnesium:29.52mg
7.38%
Phosphorus:68.79mg
6.88%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.43%
Selenium:4.33µg
6.18%
Calcium:38.3mg
3.83%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.53%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.63%
Source:My Recipes