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Marinated Tomato Olive Salad Recipe

Published: Dec 5, 2019 · Modified: Mar 12, 2022 by Brooke · This post may contain affiliate links, which can earn us a commission.

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Are you looking for an easy salad that is sure to please?  Try our marinated tomato olive salad recipe.  It's simple to make and brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your dinner table.

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Ingredients

  • Tomatoes: Use fresh roma, grape, or cherry tomatoes in red, yellow, or orange.
  • Olives: Use kalamata, black, Spanish, or pimento stuffed green olives.
  • Onions: Use spring onion, scallions, or red onion.
  • Bell Pepper: Use red, yellow, or orange.
  • Dressing: Make your own with olive oil, vinegar, sugar, and spices.
person holding a spoonful of tomato olive salad

Questions

How many calories are in one serving?

For a serving size of ⅓ cup, there are 78 calories.  This serving size has 2.9g carbs and is high in vitamin C.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, you most certainly can.  Since this recipe is marinated, it should be made 1 to 4 hours ahead of time.  If you need to make it the night before, just add the tomatoes an hour or two ahead of time.  If you add the tomatoes too soon, they will get mushy.

How long does this keep in the fridge?

This recipe is best if consumed within 24 hours.  If you need to keep it longer, remove the tomatoes and place in a separate bowl.  The tomatoes are more delicate than the other ingredients and can spoil sooner.

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Can I freeze this recipe?

Unfortunately, you can't.  If you have leftovers, try to eat them up within a day or two of making it.  One idea to eat up leftovers is to serve it over buttered penne noodles.

Serve

What goes with this recipe?

  • Wedges of pita bread
  • Crostini
  • Lasagna
  • Homemade pizza
  • Cooked penne noodles
  • Fresh arugula

How to Make

Gather all the ingredients.  Cut the tomatoes and olives in half lengthwise.  Chop the green onion and red bell pepper, then measure out the dressing ingredients.

ingredients for tomato olive salad in glass bowls

Place the grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, and the pimento stuffed green olives in a large mixing bowl.

olives and tomatoes in a glass bowl

Next, add the chopped red bell pepper, the sliced green onion, and the capers.

salad ingredients in a glass bowl

Pour in the olive oil, then add the sherry vinegar, sugar, and spices.

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Whisk the dressing ingredients together until combined.

person whisking a bowl of vinaigrette

Pour on the dressing.

pouring vinaigrette on the tomato olive salad

Toss until well coated with two large spoons.  Cover with an airtight lid or plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least one hour.  This will give the tomatoes time to marinate in the dressing. 

mixing the tomato olive salad with two spoons

When ready to serve, stir and garnish with a sprinkle of black pepper.

bowl of tomato olive salad

Variations

  • Want to add cheese?  Try mozzarella pearls, feta, or shaved parmesan.
  • Want to add nuts?  Try toasted pine nuts.
  • Want to fresh herbs?  Try basil, oregano, or parsley.
  • Want other onions?  Try scallions or thinly sliced red onions.
  • Want greens?  Serve this overr arugula or Romaine leaves.
  • Want other vegetables?  Try cucumbers, zucchini, avocados, asparagus, or artichokes.
  • Want a different vinegar?  Try white balsamic or red wine vinegar.

Pro Tips

  • Need to make this the night before?  Leave out the tomatoes until a couple of hours before serving.
  • Want the best flavor?  Let it chill for at least one hour in the fridge for the flavors to mingle.
  • Can't have tomato seeds?  Use Roma tomatoes and scoop out the seeds.
bowl of tomato olive salad with two spoons

Recommended Tools

  • Bamboo Cutting Board: this large board has a juice groove and lots of room to cut and slice.
  • Cuisinart Knife Set: this economical and versatile knife set has been our go-to for years.
  • Set of 3 Whisks: these sturdy stainless steel whisks are perfect for whipping up salad dressings.
  • Set of 6 Prep Bowls: we love using these simple glass bowls to hold prepped ingredients.
  • Sherry Vinegar: this type of vinegar has a delicate flavor, which adds a good taste to this salad.

Looking for other healthy salad recipes?  Take a look at these delicious recipes.

  • Waldorf Salad Recipe
  • Giardiniera Pickled Vegetables
  • Muffaletta Olive Salad
  • Cowboy Caviar Recipe

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Recipe

bowl of tomato olive salad

Marinated Tomato Olive Salad Recipe

Marinated tomato olive salad is a healthy, easy salad recipe that's quick to prepare. Our simple dressing is made with olive oil, vinegar, sugar, and spices. Pour this over the tomatoes, onions, and olives for a delicious Mediterranean salad.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tomato olive oil salad, tomato salad
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Inactive Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 51kcal
Author: Brooke

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup green olives, halved
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, halved
  • 2 teaspoons green onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons red pepper, minced
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • sprinkle of salt and pepper
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Instructions

  • Rinse and cut in half the tomatoes, green olives, and Kalamata olives.  Rinse and finely chop the green onion and red pepper.
  • Stir together the tomatoes, olives, onion, pepper, and capers until well mixed.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.  Pour it over the ingredients and toss gently.
  • Chill for at least one hour.  Serve cold.

Notes

  • Leave out the tomatoes until a couple of hours before serving if you are making the night before.
  • Let it chill for at least one hour in the fridge for the flavors to mingle for the best flavor.
  • Use Roma tomatoes and scoop out the seeds if you can't eat tomato seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 51kcal (3%)Carbohydrates: 2g (1%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 5g (8%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 213mg (9%)Potassium: 45mg (1%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 247IU (5%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 9mg (1%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

This recipe was originally published on November 14, 2017.

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  1. Sharon Horne

    December 07, 2021 at 9:46 am

    5 stars
    I had the ingredients, so I looked up a recipe to use and this was a great one. I am keeping it for future use too! Made is as-is and it is tasty and kinda "fancy". If chopped up smaller, it would make a great spread for baguettes, or even over pasta. Thank you

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    • Emma

      December 07, 2021 at 3:20 pm

      We're so glad you enjoyed it, Sharon! This salad has been a family favorite over the years for special occasions. Serving it as a tapenade-type spread sounds delicious!

      Reply
  2. Alex

    December 05, 2019 at 12:04 pm

    5 stars
    This salad tastes salty. I like the soft tomatoes and the two kinds of olives. The capers add more goodness. This salad tastes great!

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    • Emma

      December 05, 2019 at 12:08 pm

      Thank you, Alex! I love all the salty olives and tomatoes mixed together with the dressing. So tasty!

      Reply
  3. Beth

    October 18, 2019 at 11:32 am

    5 stars
    The grape tomatoes and the olives taste really good. The olive oil vinaigrette is nice with the capers, red bell peppers, and green onions.

    Reply
    • Emma

      October 19, 2019 at 7:31 am

      Thank you, Beth!

      Reply

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