Description
This refreshing summer cherry tomato salad combines the sweetness of cherry tomatoes with the tanginess of red onion and fresh basil, all tossed in a simple red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
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- 2 pints fresh cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
Dressing:
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- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped fine
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Halve cherry tomatoes, slice red onion thinly, and chop fresh basil.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss cherry tomatoes, red onion, and basil. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to customize the salad by adding feta cheese, olives, or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg