If you think tomato salad is boring, this version will completely change your mind. It’s fresh, juicy, bursting with flavor, and so addictive that people say once you try it, you’ll never make tomatoes any other way again. The secret is in the dressing — a bright, garlicky, herby mixture that transforms simple tomatoes into something unforgettable.
Here’s the full, copy-paste-ready recipe:
Ingredients
• 4–5 ripe tomatoes, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Slice the tomatoes and place them in a shallow dish. In a bowl, mix the chopped pepper, garlic, parsley, olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well until the dressing becomes glossy and fragrant. Pour it generously over the tomatoes and let it sit for at least 10 minutes so the flavors blend.
Why everyone loves it
The tomatoes absorb the dressing like a sponge, turning soft, tangy, and incredibly flavorful. The mix of garlic, herbs, and peppers gives it that “wow” factor — simple, cheap, and insanely good.
Serve it with bread, grilled meat, or eat it alone… just expect the plate to be empty fast.