This Tomato Garlic Salad recipe is a celebration of peak-season simplicity. The combination of juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes with a creamy, herb-flecked dressing creates a side dish that’s both refreshing and deeply savory. After testing numerous variations, I’ve found this specific balance of sour cream and mayo yields the perfect creamy texture without being heavy, making it an ideal addition to your summer dinner table.

Tomato Garlic Salad

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Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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5–6 beefsteak tomatoes
2 garlic cloves (grated)
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and pressed garlic. This will be the dressing.
Cut the tomato into large chunks. Then combine the cut tomatoes with the dressing and chopped dill.

Season with salt and pepper according to your liking and mix it in gently. Serve chilled.

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Tomato Garlic Salad Recipe