Description
Discover the best summer cherry tomato salad recipe that captures the essence of fresh, vibrant flavors in every bite. This delightful dish combines juicy cherry tomatoes, zesty red onions, and aromatic basil, making it a perfect companion for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. Not only is it easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, but allowing the salad to marinate also enhances its taste, ensuring a refreshing experience with every serving. Packed with healthy ingredients and bursting with flavor, this salad is an ideal guilt-free addition to your summer meals. Enjoy it on its own or as a colorful side dish alongside grilled meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pints fresh cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a salad mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced red onions.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper according to preference.
- Add chopped basil and gently toss all ingredients together until well mixed.
- Let the salad marinate at room temperature for about an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg