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Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe

Melissa Griffiths
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. 
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 311 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

For the Balsamic Dressing

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic (minced, about 1 clove)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

For the Cherry Tomato Salad

  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes (different colors are best)
  • 8 ounces mozzarella (pearls are best, chopped is fine)
  • ¼ 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. 

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 10gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 451mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1080IUVitamin C: 36.3mgCalcium: 213mgIron: 1.4mg
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