Sliced Tomato Salad with Capers and Basil

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Sliced Tomato Salad with Capers and Basil
6 min.
4
38kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful side dish to complement your meal, this Sliced Tomato Salad with Capers and Basil is an excellent choice. With its simple ingredients, it’s quick to prepare, making it perfect for those busy days when you still want something healthy and delicious. This salad is not only light on calories but also packs a punch with its vibrant taste.

The combination of juicy, ripe tomatoes with the briny tang of capers, fresh basil, and a hint of garlic makes every bite burst with flavor. The balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil dressing adds a rich, savory finish, while the freshly ground black pepper and salt bring out the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. It’s a vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free option that works well as a starter, a snack, or even as a zesty antipasto to start off a Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Ready in just six minutes, this dish is a perfect addition to your table when you want something light, yet satisfying. Whether you're serving it alongside your main dish or enjoying it on its own, this salad is sure to become a favorite. And with only 38 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoon capers 
  • tablespoons basil fresh coarsely chopped
  • small garlic clove minced
  • teaspoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 pound tomatoes 
  • tablespoon water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Cut each tomato vertically into 6 slices. Arrange on a serving plate; sprinkle with capers and basil.
  2. Combine vinegar and remaining 5 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
  3. Pour vinegar mixture over tomato.

Nutrition Facts

Calories38kcal
Protein8.58%
Fat48.44%
Carbs42.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55
Glycemic Load
1.3
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
3.968695619184%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.58mg
Kaempferol
0.74mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
1.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:38.28kcal
1.91%
Fat:2.19g
3.37%
Saturated Fat:0.3g
1.9%
Carbohydrates:4.37g
1.46%
Net Carbohydrates:3.27g
1.19%
Sugar:2.85g
3.16%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:92.11mg
4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.87g
1.74%
Vitamin A:762.65IU
15.25%
Vitamin C:12.09mg
14.65%
Vitamin K:12.41µg
11.82%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.14%
Potassium:213.9mg
6.11%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.08%
Fiber:1.1g
4.4%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.97%
Folate:13.6µg
3.4%
Copper:0.06mg
3.07%
Magnesium:11.08mg
2.77%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.62%
Phosphorus:23.13mg
2.31%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.24%
Iron:0.34mg
1.86%
Calcium:13.64mg
1.36%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.12%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.1%
Source:My Recipes