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Summer is in full swing which means grilling season is here!  There is nothing better than a great tasting side to go with grilled protein.  This balsamic tomato salad is my new go to. I first tried this dish in Florida at Pollo Tropical on our family spring break and just had to have it again.  Since the fast food chain is not available in the Chicagoland area, I decided to make my version from scratch.  It’s quick and easy to make and gets better with time as it marinates in the liquids.

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Prep the fresh ingredients

You only need a few ingredients to get started. For fresh ingredients, all you need are tomatoes and red onion.  Additionally, you’ll need a little bit of brown sugar, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Start off with cutting the tomatoes into bite size chunks and slice half a red onion.  Next top with the brown sugar and add in all the spices and liquids.  Mix it all together and you are done!!! Pretty simple right?

For the best taste, let the balsamic tomato salad sit for a few hours marinating in the balsamic vinegar before serving, trust me!

Serve with some grilled chicken and enjoy!

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Can I use other vegetables?

Yes, another great option is to add cucumbers to the salad and cilantro for a burst of freshness.

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Balsamic Tomato Salad

By: Maciek Zurawski
Summer is in full swing which means grilling season is here!  There is nothing better than a great tasting side to go with grilled protein
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 People

Ingredients 

  • 4 Roma Tomatoes
  • 1/2 Red Onion
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Salt and Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil

Instructions 

  • Start off with cutting the tomatoes into bitesize chunks and slice half a red onion
  • Next top with the brown sugar and add in all the spices and liquids. 
  • Mix it all together and you are done

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1753mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 517IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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2 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I live down here in Florida and thoroughly enjoy Pollo Tropical. The balsamic tomatoes is probably her favorite thing from there. Well at least a year ago they took it off the menu, don’t make it anymore. This tastes the closest to it dude, you’ve done well.

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  2. 4 stars
    I fixed it with the kabobs and smoked Mac and cheese. It was a good mixture of flavors. I added a yellow bell pepper for color and sweetness. This will be fixed again.

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