Low Sodium Tomato Salad Recipe
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Jump to RecipeThis delicious low sodium tomato salad is light, refreshing, and so flavorful – marinated in chopped garlic, herbs, and a quick 5-minute vinaigrette dressing. It’s a great summertime appetizer, salad, or side dish that everyone will love.
This is a great no-salt-added side, and a great use of fresh summer tomatoes and herbs. It takes just 15 minutes to make, or marinate the tomatoes overnight for a more intense flavor.
Want more low sodium tomato recipes? Try our low sodium tomato sandwich recipe, our low sodium chicken Caprese, and our favorite low sodium burrata salad!
Summer is in full swing, and so are the delicious ripe and juicy tomatoes we have been getting! This no-salt-added tomato salad is a wonderful way to showcase tomatoes and fresh summer herbs together in a delicious side dish.
My dad used to make the best tomato salad growing up, and this is an elevated version with green onions, parsley, dill, and red onion. It doesn’t need any salt – there are amazing flavors from the simple herby dressing.
Why This Recipe Works
- It’s bright, fresh, and super flavorful.
- Loaded with herbs, garlic, and onions in every bite.
- A fantastic no-salt-added side dish you can serve anytime of year (see our wintertime suggestions below!)
- Everyone will love this salad, it’s a great crowd-pleaser dish to bring to a potluck, gathering, or backyard barbecue.
- Anyone can successfully make this recipe by following our step-by-step photos and directions below.
Ingredients You’ll Need
See the recipe card below for a full list of instructions and ingredient amounts!
Use the ripest, juciest tomatoes you can find! If you are lucky enough to grow them in your garden, use those – or support your local farm stand or farmer’s markets in the area! If you are using store-bought tomatoes, look for Campari tomatoes, which are super sweet all year long. You can also make this with cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes too, which are good winter-time choices. Same goes for our low sodium Caprese salad with fresh mozzarella – it definitely can be made all year long!
For the base of the dressing I use extra virgin olive oil and also white wine vinegar.
The dressing also contains loads of fresh herbs and vegetables: chopped garlic, green onions, fresh parsley, dill, and black pepper for a kick!
Additions and Substitutions
Fresh basil or cilantro would also be a great add-in to the fresh herbs.
Try this recipe with different vinegars! Balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, champagne vinegar, rice vinegar, or even plain white vinegar. You could also try this recipe with infused vinegars, too.
Add in other vegetables along with the tomatoes – sliced cucumbers and avocado would be great additions!
How To Make This Tomato Salad
Step 1: Slice the tomatoes, about 1/3 inch thick. Set them aside in a mixing bowl.
Step 2: In another small mixing bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar, chopped garlic, sugar, red onion, dill, parsley, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Step 3: Pour the dressing over the sliced tomatoes, and stir well to combine.
Step 4: Let the salad marinate for up to 30 minutes, flipping the tomatoes halfway. Serve immediately, and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
This low sodium tomato salad has 9mg sodium per serving, as it uses no salt and low sodium ingredients. If you buy or enjoy tomato salad from a restaurant or deli it may have added salt and the sodium will vary.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. You can marinate this overnight too for a more intense flavor.
You can also add in fresh chopped basil, cilantro, or thyme in this recipe if desired.
More Low Sodium Salad Recipes
- Low Sodium Watermelon Salad
- Low Sodium Couscous Salad Recipe
- The best Low Sodium Creamy Cucumber Salad
- Low Sodium Pesto Pasta Salad
- Low Sodium Fruit Salad With Citrus Dressing
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Low Sodium Tomato Salad
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 5 medium tomatoes *about 2 lbs
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup red onion minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes, about 1/3 inch thick. Set them aside in a mixing bowl.
- In another small mixing bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, chopped garlic, red onion, dill, parsley, green onions, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the sliced tomatoes, and stir well to combine.
- Let the salad marinate for up to 30 minutes, flipping the tomatoes halfway. Serve immediately, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition estimate (for 1 serving)
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used in our kitchen. It will vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify your nutrition content and sodium amounts.
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