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German Tomato Salad Recipe – Oma's Tomatensalat

Oma's Tomatensalat is an easy German tomato salad that's such a great way to use the bounty of your fresh garden tomatoes. It's summer in a bowl. So lecker!

It really is one of those best salad recipes because it's so easy to make. Nothing really says summer like tomatoes. So juicy, healthy, and so delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1½ pounds (680 grams) tomatoes
• 1 - 2 bunches green onions
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
• 2 tablespoons (5 grams) fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons (8 grams) fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) orange juice
• 4 - 5 tablespoons  (60 - 75 milliliters) olive oil
• salt, freshly ground black pepper, and granulated sugar, to taste

Instructions:

1. Wash tomatoes. Cut into wedges, chunks, or slices
2. Slice green onions diagonally into ¼-inch pieces.
3. To make the dressing, mix together the diced onion (if using), basil, parsley, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, and oil in a small bowl.
4. Season the dressing with salt, pepper, and sugar.
5. Put the tomatoes and green onions into a bowl and pour the dressing over top. Mix gently and serve.

Notes/Hints:

• Substitute halved cherry tomatoes for regular ones
• Use dill and/or chives
  

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Updated: February 17, 2026