It’s time for a delicious summery and uber colorful salad recipe! Aren’t these “throw it into the bowl” salads amazing? So full of life and nutrients and this summer tomato salad is crazy-easy to prepare!
When it’s hot outside the last thing you want to do is cook, let alone eat something heavy and hot. That’s a recipe for lethargy. And that’s when these kinds of glorious salads come in. Get fresh ingredients, chop them up, toss them in a bowl, and you’re set! Best summer hack ever!
Summer Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1½ cups frozen or canned corn kernels
- â…“ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro, (or sub other herb such as green onion or parsley)
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1½ ripe avocados, chopped into small chunks
Instructions
- If you are using frozen corn kernels, boil a small pot of water. Add the corn to the boiling water and reduce the heat. Boil gently for about 5 minutes, or until the corn is tender. If you are using canned corn, skip this step.
- Add the tomatoes, corn, red onion, and cilantro (or other herbs) to a large mixing bowl. Toss to combine.
- Squeeze the fresh lime juice into the bowl. Add the olive oil and a bit of salt and pepper.
- Toss the salad to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- This salad tastes best when chilled. Just before serving, chop the avocado and add it to the salad, then gently toss and serve!
Nutrition
Eat The Rainbow!
We’ve heard this before, but it’s always a good reminder! Eating the rainbow means to add as many colorful fruits and veggies to your plate as possible, and this summer salad is the perfect example. Some green with the avocado, some red with the juicy cherry tomatoes, some bright yellow with the corn, and bright purple with the onions. A perfectly juicy and delicious rainbow.
Go Seasonal!
Needless to say, you can add any extra veggies you like or have on hand. But I have to say, you’ll get extra points if those veggies are seasonal ones!
Go to your local farmers’ market (or nearby grocery store) and find fresh produce that looks vibrant. Keep an eye on prices! If you see tomatoes above their usual price, chances are they are off-season or come from a faraway land (which would make them not so fresh, right?).
Heading to your local farmers’ market will help you secure the best prices on the freshest local and seasonal produce. The fruits and veggies you’ll find in these stands typically come straight from the land they were harvested in, so you won’t get fresher than that! And finally, it’s always great to support local farmers who sometimes struggle to stay afloat when going up against huge retailers.
If you don’t have time to visit farmers’ markets, you can look into local produce delivery services like Imperfect Product and Farm Fresh to You. These provide a convenient way to support local farmers and get fresh local produce without having to leave your home.
A Few Tips For The Perfect Summer Tomato Salad!
Whipping up a salad isn’t rocket science, but there are a few tips and tricks that can take elevate your experience eating them from okay to glorious. Shall we begin?
- Try to find some nicely ripe avocados and the sweetest tomatoes you can find. They can make all the difference! Seriously. You can easily taste the difference between an organic heirloom tomato and a conventional tomato from the grocery store. Investing in higher quality produce pays off. We want this salad to be super creamy, sweet, and juicy. Yum!
- Make sure you have some time to chill the salad! Even if it’s just for 30 mins and the reason is that it will bring out the flavors and blend them all together!
- Don’t try to save any leftovers. This summer tomato salad is one of those that should be eaten rather quickly. But that shouldn’t be a problem—it’s so delicious you’ll probably want to gobble it all up!
Psst! This salad would be a fantastic side for a vegan quiche or a vegan burger patty!
So friends, get inspired by all those beautiful colorful veggies and dive right into preparing this incredible salad!
Looking For More Colorful Recipes? Look No Further!
- Vegan French Dressing
- Fresh Strawberry Juice
- Rainbow Lavash Wraps
- Rainbow Spring Rolls
- Asian Noddle Zucchini Bowl
Summer tomato salad photos by Kathy Chrzaszcz for World of Vegan. Recipe and photographs copyright of World of Vegan™, all rights reserved. Please note that this article contains affiliate links which means shopping through them helps lights on at World of Vegan!
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Terrific! Organic or homegrown tomatoes are a must in this though so you get the full juicy summery flavor.
What a simply gorgeous salad! I can already imagine pairing it with some crunchy corn tortilla chips 🙂
Wow! Such flavor! If you can grow most of the veggies in your backyard, this recipe is even more delightful! Sometimes, I switch it up and add green onions and toasted sesame oil to this with a splash of seasoned rice wine vinegar – omg – the best! I love how colorful this salad is and how everyone really loves it. You don’t even have to say it’s “vegan” because it’s just a lovely tomato salad that tastes fantastic with anything!
This is so fresh and healthy and just shouts “summer”. Colorful and refreshing with all the lovely clean flavors of sweet tomatoes, avocado and cilantro. This is so easy to whip up, and makes for a great side for sandwiches and burgers
The most vibrant salad ever! This is such a perfect way to celebrate summer.
This “giant” salsa as my husband calls it, is the best side for a vegan quiche or some yummy grilled vegan burgers! I love it! 🙂
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