Healthy Recipes Salad Vegetable Salad Healthy Tomato Salad Recipes Heirloom Tomato Salad with Pickled Onions 5.0 (1) 1 Review Pickled onions add tangy flavor to this simple tomato salad. Use your favorite varieties of tomatoes—even cherry tomatoes, Matthew Raiford's wife's favorite, will be delicious (you'll need about 6 cups total). The pickling liquid is worth saving: you can pickle more vegetables with it, or whisk with oil and fresh herbs for a simple vinaigrette. By Matthew Raiford Matthew Raiford A descendant of the Freshwater Gullah Geechee of Coastal Georgia, Matthew Raiford grew up on land that has sustained his family for seven generations. Gilliard Farms, purchased by his great-great-great-grandfather Jupiter Gilliard in 1874, is now in the hands of Matthew, a sixth-generation farmer. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 6, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Save Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Servings: 8 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 cup red-wine vinegar 1 cup water ¼ cup packed light brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons pickling spice 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup chopped fresh chives 3 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced Directions Bring vinegar and water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add brown sugar, pickling spice and salt. Cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and add onions. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf With a slotted spoon, transfer the onions to a pint-size mason jar, then add 3/4 cup of the pickling liquid. (Discard any remaining liquid.) Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Drain the onions, reserving 1/2 cup pickling liquid. (Discard the rest or reserve for another use.) Whisk the reserved 1/2 cup pickling liquid, oil and chives in a small bowl. Arrange tomatoes and the drained pickled onions on a platter and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf To make ahead Refrigerate pickled onions (Steps 1-2) for up to 2 days. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2023 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 156 Calories 14g Fat 7g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size about 1 cup Calories 156 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 5g Added Sugars 3g 6% Protein 1g 2% Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Vitamin A 634IU 13% Vitamin C 11mg 12% Vitamin E 2mg 13% Folate 15mcg 4% Vitamin K 9mcg 8% Sodium 141mg 6% Calcium 15mg 1% Magnesium 10mg 2% Potassium 194mg 4% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.