The Best Summer Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe
The Best Summer Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe is the perfect dish to celebrate the flavors of summer! Bursting with the sweetness of ripe cherry tomatoes and the aromatic freshness of basil, this salad is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, you can whip up a vibrant side that complements any meal or stands alone as a delightful light dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 pints fresh cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon apple vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped fine)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and apple vinegar.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Add finely chopped basil and gently toss to combine.
- Let the salad marinate at room temperature for about an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg