This Strawberry Tomato Salad is light, fresh, and bursting with flavor. It's perfect for summer nights, backyard cookouts, or an easy appetizer. The sweet strawberries and juicy tomatoes pair surprisingly well in this vibrant summer salad.
You might be thinking strawberries and tomatoes do not go together. It is not your normal combo, but the flavors in this salad are so vibrant and fresh that you will wonder why you've never tried this before.
The key to this salad is ensuring the strawberries are perfectly sweet because they will be a great complement to the acidic tomatoes. If you love bright, produce-packed salads, try my Chicken and Strawberry Salad and classic Italian Tomato Salad next.
Key Ingredients
The full ingredient list and quantities are listed in the recipe card below.
Instructions
Step 1: Begin by prepping the ingredients: dice the strawberries, slice the tomatoes and chop the shallot.
Step 2: Add everything to a large bowl with the remaining ingredients and mix with a spoon.
Sarah's Top Tips
- Use fresh, vine-ripened cherry or grape tomatoes. Make sure they are nice and crisp. If you have any leftover tomatoes, make bruschetta caprese.
- Look for vibrant red strawberries to ensure they are fresh and super sweet.
- Keep the salad chilled until you are ready to serve it.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days for the freshest salad.
Serving
This salad comes together in 10 minutes, making it perfect for summer cookouts, potlucks, or an easy weeknight side. Serve it alongside Juicy Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Thighs or honey mustard grilled chicken.
Want to turn it into a full meal? Serve it over mixed greens or spinach and add a grilled protein, crumbled feta, toasted walnuts, or avocado slices. Fresh basil or mint also work beautifully in this salad. It pairs well with Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta or Easy No-Boil Pasta Bake for a complete summer dinner spread.
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Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 pound strawberries, diced into quarters
- 1 shallot, diced
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a medium-sized bowl. Mix ingredients together using a large spoon, being gentle not to squish the strawberries or tomatoes.1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, 1 pound strawberries, 1 shallot, ½ lemon, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- Serve the salad on its own or as a side dish. Enjoy!
Sarah's Tips
- Use the ripest strawberries and tomatoes you can find. That's what makes the flavors of this salad work.
- Toss gently so the fruit stays intact and doesn't get mushy.
- Serve within a few hours of making for the best flavor and texture.
- You can enjoy this a few days after making but the strawberries and tomatoes will be soggy.
Tools I Use for This Recipe
- Cutting board
Sasha Brown says
OMG this is an amazing dish! Such an odd pairing but it’s delicious.
Sarah Holt says
so happy you enjoyed it!
Trish says
I would never think to put tomatoes and strawberries together, but this was amazing! Such a nice light side dish for summer.
Sarah Holt says
One of my go-to Summer salads, can't wait to make again this Summer. Thanks Trish!