Cherry Tomato Salad

Prepare to be dazzled by this cherry tomato salad that gets ready in less than 10 minutes. Its fresh flavors, vibrant colors, and sweet-and-sour dressing make this salad a hit for patio get-togethers.

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We are lucky to have access to the freshest vegetables year-round. So, I never use frozen veggies anymore. The one ingredient in our salad every week is cherry tomatoes. And I am so happy to be able to get a large variety of cherry tomatoes.

Adding a combination of different color cherry tomatoes is an appetizing way to make this salad. I usually make a big batch, and yet, we never have leftovers.

Why make this salad

• This tomato salad is a tasty treat for anyone looking for something light and quick.
• This is an everyday salad that gets ready in a snap.
• You can serve this as a healthy side dish for starch with any protein. In fact, I often eat my main course, such as grilled chicken or salmon, with salad instead of rice or potatoes.
• The other great thing about this salad is that you can make it ahead of time. Make-ahead means the tomatoes absorb so much more flavor.
• Almost everything in this salad can be switched or substituted. Previously, I shared the cherry tomato mozzarella salad with pine nuts. It is still one of the salads I always make when entertaining.

Ingredients and substitutes

• Tomatoes – I am using a variety of cherry tomatoes in different colors. But you can also use just one or a few varieties of grape tomatoes.
• Onions – Add a pungent sweetness and crunch, which you will not regret. Having said that, if you don’t like raw onions, please leave them out.
• Vinegar – I am using apple cider vinegar, but regular or red wine vinegar can also be used. And if you don’t like vinegar, lemon juice works just as well. For deeper flavor and color, try balsamic vinegar, which pairs well with cherry tomatoes.
• Veggies – I am not using any cucumber today, but feel free to add a diced English cucumber to the bowl.
• Herbs – I am using fresh parsley, but cilantro, dill, chives, and fresh basil leaves are a great combination with tomatoes, too.
• Optional ingredients
  • Garlic – you can add sliced fresh garlic or some garlic powder to the salad dressing.
  • Cheese – sprinkle some feta cheese on top of the finished salad.

Best cherry tomato salad recipe

• Salad dressing – In a small bowl or a mason jar, combine the vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, and olive oil – use a whisk and combine well.
• Onions – In a large bowl, add the onions and two tablespoons of the dressing. Combine this well.
  Pro tip – Time permitting, let the onions marinate for 5 minutes. Marinating the onions with the dressing first takes away the raw taste of the onions and softens them up.
• Salad – Then, add the tomatoes, remaining dressing, and parsley. Combine well.
• Enjoy!

More salad recipes

• Cherry Tomato Salad – Tomato Mozzarella Salad
• Chickpea Salad or Couscous Salad
• Beet Salad
• Asian Salad Recipe
• Lebanese Roasted Eggplant Salad
• Easy Celery Salad Recipe with Cranberries and Pecans
• Easy Cabbage Salad or Quick Carrot Salad

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