Description
Mediterranean flavors dance in this tomato garlic salad, bringing sun-kissed ingredients together with zesty charm. Fresh herbs and ripe tomatoes create a simple yet irresistible dish you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5–6 beefsteak tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
Dairy Components:
- 1/3 cup (79 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and freshly crushed garlic in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-blended, creating a creamy aromatic dressing.
- Slice ripe tomatoes into generous, rustic chunks, ensuring they are roughly the same size for consistent texture and presentation.
- Gently fold the tomato chunks into the prepared garlic-infused dressing, coating each piece evenly with the creamy mixture.
- Sprinkle finely chopped fresh dill across the salad, distributing the herb for a vibrant burst of flavor and visual appeal.
- Delicately season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, carefully stirring to distribute the seasoning without breaking the tomato pieces.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and enhance the salad’s taste profile, serving chilled for maximum refreshment.
Notes
- Crush garlic cloves freshly for maximum flavor intensity and aromatic punch.
- Use ripe, firm tomatoes at room temperature to enhance their natural sweetness and juiciness.
- Consider adding chopped green onions or chives for extra zesty crunch and herbal notes.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-rich alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 56
- Calories: 20 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg