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Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe
This easy cherry tomato salad recipe is the perfect way to use fresh cherry tomatoes from the garden! Ready in minutes, it's a great snack or side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 311 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the Balsamic Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced, about 1 clove
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
For the Cherry Tomato Salad
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes different colors are best
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls are best, chopped is fine
- ¼ cup fresh basil cut into strips (chiffonade)
Instructions
- Combine balsamic salad dressing ingredients in a bowl or mason jar. Mix well.
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half if they are too big to eat in one bite.
- Combine tomatoes, mozzarella and basil.
- Dress with balsamic dressing gradually, until it's as coated as you prefer.
- If possible, let sit 5-10 minutes for the flavors to meld.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
311kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
451mg
(19%)
Potassium
384mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1080IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
36.3mg
(40%)
Calcium
213mg
(21%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 451mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1080IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 36.3mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 213mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.