Cherry Tomato Salad
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5
Cherry Tomato Salad
Description
Cherry Tomato Salad combines halved cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced green parts of scallions with a flavorful dressing of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, orange zest, salt, and pepper. Whisking the dressing until emulsified creates a smooth, velvety texture that coats the vegetables evenly.
The salad’s fresh, vibrant flavor benefits from the orange zest's brightness and the Dijon mustard’s ability to hold the dressing together. The tomatoes provide juiciness and slight sweetness, balancing the tang of the vinegar. Allowing the salad to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature helps the ingredients integrate for better flavor.
This salad makes a light, refreshing accompaniment for meals, adding a fresh vegetable component with subtle citrus notes. It's recommended to slice scallions with scissors for ease and to slice tomatoes to avoid them slipping off forks. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to three days and should be brought back to room temperature with a gentle remix before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved; can sub chopped tomatoes
- ¼ cup green onions chopped; green parts only
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon orange zest from 1 orange
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the tomatoes and the green onions in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, orange zest, salt, and pepper until they emulsify into a thick, velvety dressing. If the dressing seems too thick, mix in a teaspoon of water.
- Pour the dressing on top of the vegetables and mix to combine. Taste and decide if you'd like to add more salt.
- Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving. This step is not mandatory but helps the flavors meld and improves the salad's flavor.
Notes
- Use kitchen scissors to slice scallions easily and evenly.
- Slice cherry tomatoes before adding to the salad to prevent them from sliding off forks.
- Do not omit the orange zest; it adds important freshness to the dressing.
- Use Dijon mustard instead of yellow mustard for better flavor and emulsification.
- Resting the salad for 10 minutes enhances flavor blending but is optional.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; remix before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25recipe | |
| Calories | 79kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 1% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 178mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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