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20 Tomato Salads in 15 Minutes or Less

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Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD July 29, 2020
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Make a seasonal and fresh side with these tomato salad recipes. These salads take just 15 minutes or less of active cooking time so you can have a tasty salad in no time. Some recipes call for long marinating times, but that just gives the tomatoes enough time to soak up the delicious dressings. Recipes like Heirloom Tomato Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette and Ginger-Tomato Salad are healthy, bright and the perfect use of this summer produce.

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Greek Tomato & Watermelon Feta Salad

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Sweet, hydrating, colorful watermelon is a fun swap for its botanical cousin, cucumber, which is traditional in a Greek salad. Briny and creamy feta pairs perfectly with the fruit and vegetables in this colorful and easy summer salad that takes just 15 minutes to make. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019

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Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette

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Seek out several varieties of heirloom tomatoes for this simple salad. Sweeter and juicier than conventional tomatoes, they add the perfect pop of color. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2018

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Creamy Cucumber, Radish & Tomato Chopped Salad

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A mix of cool, crunchy vegetables gives this healthy salad satisfying bite for a perfect potluck side. Source: EatingWell Magazine, June 2019

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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

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For this fast salad recipe, we top summer's ripest tomatoes with a bold tomato-based dressing for good measure. Serve as a light lunch with whole-grain toast or pair with grilled steak and chicken for dinner. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2018

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Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad

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This vibrant and healthy summer salad is perfect for BBQs and backyard parties. The dressing is whisked together right in the salad bowl before you add the vegetables, so it's also incredibly easy to make. Choose a fairly firm avocado so it holds its shape in the salad. Source: EatingWell.com, April 2019

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Vegetarian Niçoise Salad

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This vegetarian take on a traditional Niçoise salad omits the fish and piles on plenty of vegetables. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Spring 2019

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Egyptian Tossed Salad

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This crisp blend of vegetables is offered as a topping or side at Zooba, the Egyptian street food restaurant in New York City. We made it a stand-alone salad to stuff into pita with taameya (Egyptian falafel--see Associated Recipes) or serve with just about anything else. (Recipe adapted from Zooba Restaurant.) Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2020

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Purslane, Cucumber & Tomato Salad with Mint

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Purslane is a nutrient-packed green with a bright, lemony flavor and delicate crunch. Many gardeners in the U.S. consider it a weed, but Cypriots use it to make refreshing salads. If it isn't growing in your own yard, try calling a local vegetable farmer, who might be pleased to give some away, or you can order it from melissas.com or chefs-garden.com. Watercress makes a peppery substitute in this simple salad recipe. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2020

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Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata

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For a gorgeous take on a classic caprese, make this healthy salad recipe with heirloom tomatoes in various colors, shapes and sizes. Swapping regular mozzarella for creamy burrata makes this summer salad even more special--but it's still incredibly easy to make. Source: Eatingwell.com, August 2019

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Shrimp Niçoise Meal-Prep Bowls

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This low-carb meal-prep version of the classic composed salad comes together in about 10 minutes thanks to a handful of shortcut ingredients, like pretrimmed green beans and prepared olive tapenade. With a whopping 41 grams of protein per serving, these bowls will keep hunger at bay all afternoon. To switch things up, feel free to swap in canned tuna or leftover roasted salmon for the shrimp. We love going to Trader Joe's for fast shortcut ingredients--see Tip (below) for our product recommendations. Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019

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Ginger-Tomato Salad

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Make this vegetable side dish in less than 30 minutes, using only five ingredients. Cover and refrigerate, then serve the diabetic-friendly salad at a cookout or party. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Cucumber, Tomato & Feta Salad

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This healthy summer salad is bursting with Mediterranean flavors and takes just 10 minutes to prepare. Serve it alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish or as part of a vegetarian spread. If you can't find Campari tomatoes or Persian cucumbers, feel free to swap them for whatever variety looks the best at your farmers' market. Source: EatingWell.com, April 2019

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Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad

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In this easy cherry tomato salad, the fresh herbs and bright dressing highlight the natural sweetness of the summery tomatoes. Elevate the look of this easy salad by using multicolored tomatoes if you can find them. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2020

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Zucchini Noodle "Pasta" Salad

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This healthy zucchini noodle salad has all the flavors you love in a classic Mediterranean pasta salad but we've swapped in zoodles for wheat pasta, which makes the salad lighter, lower in carbs and gluten-free. Serve it with grilled chicken or fish for a light and healthy summer dinner. Source: EatingWell.com, April 2019

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Italian White Bean Salad

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This Italian white bean salad is healthy and delicious. The capers and rosemary-lemon dressing add wonderful flavor to the cannellini beans and chopped tomato. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Chopped Cucumber & Tomato Salad with Lemon

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It doesn't get easier than a cucumber and tomato summer salad! Fresh cucumber and juicy ripe tomatoes are all you need to really make this salad shine. Marinating cucumbers and tomatoes in vinegar with a touch of lemon zest infuses the dish with tangy citrus flavor. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2020

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Shrimp, Zucchini & Tomato Sorghum Salad

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In this gluten-free grain-salad recipe we use sorghum, a hearty small yellow grain that has a chewy texture. Here it's tossed with a cider vinaigrette, shrimp and vegetables. Serve as a main dish or as a side for grilled chicken or steak. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2017

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Classic House Salad with Chicken

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Leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken gets put to good use as a boost of protein in this healthy salad to pack for lunch. The classic chicken salad combines all the basics of a great house salad--greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons--all tossed with a tangy red-wine vinaigrette. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2018

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Tomato-Fennel Caprese Salad with Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette

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Fennel brings an anise flavor to this tomato basil Caprese salad. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Green Bean Salad with Basil-Tomato Vinaigrette

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This fresh green bean salad, tossed with a homemade tomato vinaigrette, is a delicious and easy side dish. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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    1 of 20 Greek Tomato & Watermelon Feta Salad
    2 of 20 Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
    3 of 20 Creamy Cucumber, Radish & Tomato Chopped Salad
    4 of 20 Heirloom Tomato Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette
    5 of 20 Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad
    6 of 20 Vegetarian Niçoise Salad
    7 of 20 Egyptian Tossed Salad
    8 of 20 Purslane, Cucumber & Tomato Salad with Mint
    9 of 20 Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata
    10 of 20 Shrimp Niçoise Meal-Prep Bowls
    11 of 20 Ginger-Tomato Salad
    12 of 20 Cucumber, Tomato & Feta Salad
    13 of 20 Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad
    14 of 20 Zucchini Noodle "Pasta" Salad
    15 of 20 Italian White Bean Salad
    16 of 20 Chopped Cucumber & Tomato Salad with Lemon
    17 of 20 Shrimp, Zucchini & Tomato Sorghum Salad
    18 of 20 Classic House Salad with Chicken
    19 of 20 Tomato-Fennel Caprese Salad with Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette
    20 of 20 Green Bean Salad with Basil-Tomato Vinaigrette

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