5 from 15 votes
Balsamic Tomato Salad
Balsamic Tomato Salad features halved cherry or grape tomatoes tossed with fresh basil and a simple dressing of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. This no-cook salad highlights the bright, juicy sweetness of tomatoes balanced by the acidity of balsamic and the herbaceous note of basil, serving as a refreshing accompaniment or light starter. It can be served immediately or chilled.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
97 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pints tomatoes halved, cherry or grape
- 1/4 cup basil chopped, fresh
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut all of your grape or cherry tomatoes in half and place into a large mixing bowl. Place basil in with tomato mixture.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over tomato mixture. Toss to coat.
- Serve at room temperature, or chill for 2 hours before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Sodium
406mg
(17%)
Potassium
352mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
805IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 805IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.