The Best Summer Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe
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The Best Summer Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe
Description
The Best Summer Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe brings together fresh cherry tomatoes, sliced red onions, and chopped basil in a simple bowl. The dressing of good-quality red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil lightly coats the ingredients, accented by salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the natural sweetness and acidity.
Letting the salad rest at room temperature for about an hour allows the flavors to meld, softening the onions slightly and infusing the herbs and dressing through the tomatoes. This preparation is ideal for serving alongside grilled meats, where the fresh acidity helps balance richer dishes.
Using a variety of cherry or grape tomatoes can add subtle color and flavor variations. Fresh herbs like basil are preferred over dried, as they maintain brightness and aroma crucial to the salad's profile.
Ingredients
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes halved, fresh
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar good quality
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons basil chopped fine, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chopped tomatoes, sliced red onions in a salad mixing bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar.
- Season with crushed peppers and salt to taste.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped basil leaves.
- Gently toss everything together.
- Let the salad sit at room temperature for about an hour before serving.
- Serve the salad with your favorite grilled meat.
Notes
- Nutritional information is an estimate and varies with the products used.
- Mix different types of cherry or grape tomatoes for varied colors and flavors.
- Use only fresh herbs such as basil, mint, or oregano; dried herbs do not provide the same flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 556mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1210IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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