Air Fryer Cherry Tomato Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
8 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
158 kcal
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Cuisine
International
Air Fryer Cherry Tomato Salad
Description
The recipe uses 500 grams of cherry tomatoes, mostly halved, tossed with dried basil and olive oil, then cooked briefly at 160°C in an air fryer. This step softens the tomatoes and concentrates their natural sweetness while infusing basil flavor. Once air-fried, the tomatoes are transferred to a bowl and combined with fresh basil and mozzarella balls, resulting in a salad with warm, juicy tomato pieces and cool, creamy cheese.
Serving this salad offers a contrast between gently softened tomatoes and fresh herbal elements. The optional fresh basil adds brightness and aroma. The texture varies from softer, warmed tomato halves to intact whole tomatoes and tender cheese. It can serve as a light side or starter, enough for 3-4 people.
Keeping some tomatoes whole is a matter of personal preference and adds textural interest. Multiplying the ingredients accommodates larger groups.
Ingredients
Kitchen Gadgets:
- Air Fryer
Air Fryer Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe Ingredients:
- 500 g cherry tomato
- 1 Tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tsp basil dried
- salt
- black pepper
- 200 g mozzarella cheese optional, balls
- basil optional, fresh
Instructions
- Cut in half about 70% of your cherry tomatoes. Load all the cherry tomatoes into a mixing bowl along with the dried basil and extra virgin olive oil.
- Mix well with your hands and load into the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 5 minutes at 160c/320f.
- Once warmed up load your air fryer cherry tomatoes into a salad bowl.
- Add in thinly shredded fresh basil and mini mozzarella cheese balls.
- Mix and serve or store into containers for later.
Notes
- This salad serves 3-4 people and can be scaled for larger gatherings.
- Halving about 70% of the tomatoes helps soften flavors while keeping some texture contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 611IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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