Cherry Tomato Salad
This Cherry Tomato Salad is a quick, refreshing dish made with sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, olive oil, and lemon juice. It’s light, flavorful, and perfect as a side dish, healthy snack, or topping for grilled foods.
Prep time: 5–10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2–3
Ingredients
Salad
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Dressing
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or balsamic vinegar)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
½ cucumber, diced
1 tbsp toasted pine nuts
Instructions
1️⃣Prepare the Tomatoes
Wash and cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
2️⃣ Combine Ingredients
Place tomatoes, sliced onion, and herbs in a bowl.
3️⃣ Make the Dressing
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
4️⃣ Toss the Salad
Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
5️⃣ Serve
Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
✔ Add mozzarella balls for a Caprese-style salad.
✔ Use balsamic glaze for extra sweetness.
✔ Sprinkle oregano or Italian seasoning for Mediterranean flavor.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 110 kcal
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Protein: 2 g
Fat: 8 g
Fiber: 2 g