Cherry Tomato Salad

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Cherry Tomato Salad

Recipe video above. This fresh, juicy tomato salad brings together two of the greatest flavour combinations known to mankind - tomato and basil! Make this with cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, or even normal tomatoes cut into chunks.The vinaigrette is slightly thickened with mustard so it clings to the tomato better, and a touch of red onion provides some much needed freshness.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 750g/ 1.5lb cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes (or large tomatoes)
  • 1/2 red onion , finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves , tightly packed, finely sliced (Note 2)

Dressing:

  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar (Note 3 for others)
  • 2.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (or other non spicy mustard)
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
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Instructions

  1. Shake Dressing in a jar. Taste and add more salt or pepper, or oil if you want less tart.
  2. Cut Tomatoes - cut cherry tomatoes / grape tomatoes in half. If using large ones, cut into wedges then bite size pieces.
  3. Place tomatoes, onion and basil in a bowl.
  4. Pour over Dressing. Gently toss and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Tomatoes - if using large tomatoes, just cut into bite size pieces.
  • Basil leaves - pick the leaves off and jam pack them into a 1/2 cup measuring cup.
  • Easiest way to finely sliced - get some leaves and roll up tightly into a cigar. Then finely slice.
  • Vinegar - substitute with lemon juice, balsamic, white wine or red wine vinegar, champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar.
  • Storage - tomato salad is best served fresh if you want that juicy, ripe experience. BUT leftover tomato salad is very tasty too - but don't think of it as a fresh tomato salad. Think of it as a MARINATED tomato salad! Good for 3 days. :)

Nutrition Information

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Calories 115cal (6%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 307mg (13%) Potassium 432mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1575IU (32%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4- 5 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 115 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 115cal 6%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 307mg 13%
Potassium 432mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1575IU 32%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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