7 Sensational Ways to Enjoy Tomato Salad All Year Long

It’s funny the way one thing always leads to another. In preparing a homemade ricotta cheese recipe, I was reminded of a zesty tomato salad recipe that goes really well with the ricotta. This, in turn, reminded me of all the sensational ways to enjoy this tomato salad all year long!

Although the possibilities are endless, below are 9 different ways you can enjoy this zesty tomato salad.

ALL BY ITSELF!

Okay, so maybe I cheated with this one, but stick with me on this. This salad is definitely zesty, refreshing, bright, and healthy.

Sitting down to watch TV with a bowl of tomato salad instead of potato chips would be just as easy, satisfying, and better for you to boot!

AS A CONDIMENT OR DRESSING

Once this tomato salad is prepared, you can use it as a sort of dressing over any protein. For grilled meats, it tastes wonderful with all the greats including chicken, steak, pork chops, and fish.

This tomato salad will also balance out the heaviness in most proteins due to their fat content or overall dense nature.

CHARCUTERIE OR CHEESEBOARD ADDITION

You can enjoy this tomato salad as a welcome addition to any cheeseboard or charcuterie tray.

Items that are usually showcased on a charcuterie display can be heavy and decadent. Balancing that all out is needed with the addition of fruits, pickled items, and bright salads.

This tomato salad will fit right in!

BRUSCHETTA TOPPING

This one’s a no-brainer. A diced tomato salad was practically invented for bruschetta. I have no legal or academic citations in order to back this claim up, but you know what I mean.

The light, happy flavors of the zesty tomato salad almost BEG to be eaten with a comforting piece of toasty french bread.

TIP: For an added hint of roasted garlic flavor, cut a garlic clove down the center, and rub the exposed flesh over the bread slices before toasting it in the oven.

CHILLI TOPPER

Chili is almost always consumed in the winter months. This comfort food is a staple in all regions of the United States. And it’s not surprising to see why.

Chili is hot, beefy, gratifying, and stewy in all its saucy goodness. For every recipe out there, and there are hundreds, there are equally as many toppings!

My zesty tomato salad can be used as a chili topper. This choice will soon shoot straight up to the number 1 spot! The cool, snappy salad offers a respite to the strong flavors in most chili recipes.

TACO FILLER

Tacos are another meal that can be created in 10,000 different ways.

They can be classic with beef, chicken, or shrimp. They can be vegetarian. You can have spicy tacos, cold tacos, cheesy tacos, you name it.

Regardless, you can enjoy a tomato salad as a topper for any taco you choose. Or, you can use it as a layer in a taco salad.

PASTA SALAD FILLER

Do you get tired of the same ole, same ole for your traditional summer pasta salad? I know I do.

But it can also be tiring just coming up with something new. And we don’t always have time to go Pinterest crazy when we’re in a pinch to prepare something last minute.

Well, this tomato salad can also be enjoyed as a pasta salad filler. You can combine some mayo, or Italian dressing, even pesto, stir it up with your favorite noodle, and done!

I can hear you’re partner now, “Honey, this is so delicious! Thanks so much, sweetikins.”

So, there you have it, my friends. 7 sensational ways to enjoy tomato salad all year long, especially for this coming spring and summer. Let me know which one you’ll try!

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Cynthia
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