Tomato Basil Salad
Tomato Basil Salad is refreshing with a bit of a zing! Not only is this tomato salad recipe easy to make, it also tastes delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves reserve some for garnish
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic grated on a microplane (if you are mincing, use 2 cloves)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
Instructions
- Rinse all tomatoes under cool water in a colander to clean. Slice tomatoes in half lengthwise and place in a medium bowl. Add salt and toss well to coat. Add basil (remember to reserve some) and toss to combine.
- Allow tomatoes to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour to macerate. The juices from the tomato will become part of the dressing. Do not skip this step.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and oregano. Whisk lightly to combine. Pour mixture over tomatoes.
- Toss well to coat the tomatoes evenly. Garnish with reserved basil. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve later.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 43cal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Sugar: 3g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg