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.
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Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Balsamic Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced, about 1 clove
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
For the Cherry Tomato Salad
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes different colors are best
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls are best, chopped is fine
- 1/4 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.
Alli says
So easy and fresh!