{"id":229813,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/tomato-onion-salad\/"},"modified":"2024-10-04T15:55:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T20:55:00","slug":"tomato-onion-salad","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/tomato-onion-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Tomato Onion Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This no-fuss tomato onion salad turns those two everyday vegetables, and a few other pantry staples, into a memorable starter or side dish. Unlike an ordinary green salad with tomato and onion, this one makes the duo the stars of the show.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s especially good when you\u2019re using the ripest and tastiest of tomatoes. But don\u2019t let that stop you from making this salad year-round, because the dressing can liven up even mediocre, mid-winter tomatoes. The sweet onions are a nice touch, and we have lots of other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/sweet-onion-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/sweet-onion-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">sweet onion recipes<\/a> to help you use up the rest of the bag.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Tomato Onion Salad<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tomatoes:<\/strong> Sliced ripe tomatoes are juicy, with a nice balance of tart and sweet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sweet onions:<\/strong> Sweet onions provide a mild, sweet version of onions\u2019 pungent flavor. They make a wonderful complement to the tomatoes, both in your mouth and on the plate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Olive oil:<\/strong> Olive oil is a heart-healthy choice for the oil element in the salad\u2019s dressing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Red wine vinegar:<\/strong> Red wine vinegar gives the salad\u2019s dressing a bold flavor and acidity. If your tomatoes aren\u2019t the best, it will also help liven them up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parsley:<\/strong> Chopped parsley brings a bright pop of contrasting color to the salad. It also helps bring out the flavors of the other ingredients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Italian seasoning:<\/strong> The herbs that make up Italian seasoning\u2014basil, oregano, bay leaf, sage and sometimes a few others\u2014all complement tomatoes beautifully.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chopped onion:<\/strong> A small quantity of chopped regular onion provides a more pungent onion note to complement the sweet onions in the salad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar:<\/strong> Sugar provides some sweetness to balance the vinegar\u2019s acidity and also (like the vinegar) can help elevate the flavor of tomatoes that aren\u2019t at their best.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garlic powder and black pepper:<\/strong> The final seasonings in the dressing, garlic powder and black pepper, help round out its flavors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Arrange the tomatoes and sweet onions<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2057399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tomato-Onion-Salad_TOHD24_24978_SoniaBozzo_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Oval Plate With Sliced Onions And Tomatoes\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Layer the sliced tomatoes and sweet onions in a shallow serving dish.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Dress the salad<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2057400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tomato-Onion-Salad_TOHD24_24978_SoniaBozzo_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Oval Plate With Sliced Onions, Tomatoes And Seasoning\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a jar with a tight-figging lid, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced parsley, salt, Italian seasoning, chopped onion, sugar, garlic powder and pepper, and shake the jar well to mix them. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Cover the salad and refrigerate it for at least two hours before serving.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2057401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tomato-Onion-Salad_TOHD24_24978_SoniaBozzo_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Serving Dish With Sliced Onions, Tomatoes And Seasoning\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tomato Onion Salad Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use different tomatoes:<\/strong> Using large rounds of tomato and big rings of sweet onion gives the salad its visual appeal, but you can scale things down if you wish. Instead of using big slicing tomatoes, go with halved cherry or grape tomatoes instead. You can still use the big rings of sweet onion, because the contrast between those and the small tomatoes lends visual interest. Alternatively, switch to shallots for a sweet onion flavor that\u2019s a closer match in size.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swap the tomato for avocado:<\/strong> Avocados aren\u2019t as flavorful as tomatoes, but they\u2019re a surprisingly good alternative in this salad. You can use the same vinaigrette and technique, or you can use the alternative dressing in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/no-fuss-avocado-onion-salad\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/no-fuss-avocado-onion-salad\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">avocado and onion salad<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opt for an onion and cucumber salad:<\/strong> Tomatoes and cucumbers are at their peak during the same time of year. If you\u2019re a gardener or farmers market fan, you\u2019ll want ways to make use of them both. One option is to replace the tomatoes in this recipe with sliced cucumbers. You can use the English or \u201cburpless\u201d style whole; for field cucumbers, it\u2019s best to peel the skin. Replace the red wine vinegar with white wine vinegar, and you\u2019re off to the races. We do have a different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/onion-cucumber-salad-with-vinegar-dressing\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/onion-cucumber-salad-with-vinegar-dressing\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">cucumber and onion salad<\/a> on the site, but it uses strong white vinegar and it\u2019s more of a marinade or quick-pickle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Tomato Onion Salad<\/h2>\n<p>Any salad that\u2019s left over should be covered and returned to the fridge. Alternatively, rather than refrigerating the serving platter, transfer the salad to a glass or plastic-food storage container with a tight-fitting lid.<\/p>\n<h3>How long will this tomato and onion salad keep?<\/h3>\n<p>The tomatoes are the weak point in this salad, because they\u2019ll start to soften and lose their texture rather quickly. The salad&#8217;s storage life depends on the type of tomato you\u2019ve chosen and how ripe it was, but you should plan to eat up any leftovers within a day or two.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I make this salad ahead of time?<\/h3>\n<p>The salad needs to chill for at least two hours in order for the flavors to fully develop. You could stretch that to preparing as much as a day ahead of time, unless the tomatoes are dead ripe. In that case, it\u2019s best not to make the salad more than six to eight hours ahead.<\/p>\n<h2>Tomato Onion Salad Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2057402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tomato-Onion-Salad_TOHD24_24978_SoniaBozzo_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Serving Dish With Sliced Onions, Tomatoes And Seasoning\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Sonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What type of tomatoes should I use for this recipe?<\/h3>\n<p>The short answer is \u201cbig ones,\u201d because the salad looks best with generously sized slices. Most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/types-of-tomato\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/types-of-tomato\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">beefsteak-style slicing tomatoes<\/a> work just fine. Even in mid-winter, when store-bought tomatoes are pretty lifeless, the dressing will help perk them up. You\u2019ll get the best flavor with ripe tomatoes from your garden or farmers market, and especially with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ingredients\/vegetables\/tomatoes\/heirloom-tomatoes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ingredients\/vegetables\/tomatoes\/heirloom-tomatoes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">heirloom tomato<\/a> varieties.<\/p>\n<h3>I find small tomatoes are tastier during the offseason, can I use those?<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019re not wrong. Commercial tomatoes are bred to stand up to shipping and handling. Big tomatoes have a lot more squishy insides because of their size and weight, so they\u2019re fragile. Growers pick them while they\u2019re underripe, then promote further ripening with ethylene gas. That sounds worse than it is; you do the same when you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-quickly-ripen-an-avocado\/3\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-quickly-ripen-an-avocado\/3\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">ripen avocados<\/a> with an apple or banana (they produce it naturally). Smaller grape, cherry and cocktail tomatoes are innately sturdier because of their small size. That means they can be picked when they\u2019re closer to full ripeness, and therefore tastier.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I use regular onions instead of sweet onions?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you certainly can if you don\u2019t have sweet onions on hand (or if they\u2019d bend your budget). Red onions are mild enough to use as is, though they don\u2019t look as good on the red tomatoes. Alternatively, you can thin-slice regular white or yellow onions, and dunk them for a few minutes in cold water to tame their pungent bite.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes simple is best, and this tomato onion salad is a perfect example. 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I make it on a weekly basis in the summer.  I can't get enough.  I guess you can say I am addicted to it.  Every time I take it to a get together someone asks me for the recipe.  Thanks so much for this great salad.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-08-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jennyg972"},"reviewBody":"This is a #1 recipe that I will prepare again and again.  My aunt makes this recipe and my uncle will put the tomatoes and onions on his sandwiches.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-07-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Justquilting"},"reviewBody":"This was excellent! You know your on to something when half way through the meal your husband runs to the kitchen to slice more tomatoes to add to the marinade.  Will make again and again!! Thanks!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"flabbergasted"},"reviewBody":"Both my husband and I love this using our garden tomatoes!  Great with fresh basil too, and so good on sandwiches.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"iubooklover"},"reviewBody":"I make a salad just like this, with the addition of a little monterey jack cheese.  To turn it into a meal, add a can of good quality tuna or drained canned white beans, and crumble a slice or two of bacon over it.   I never have leftovers, even when I double the recipe for that purpose! ;)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"24978","romance_copy_dek":"Sometimes simple is best, and this tomato onion salad is a perfect example. 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