Description
A fresh and vibrant Cherry Tomato Salad featuring sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp red onions, and fragrant basil, tossed in a simple yet flavorful cider vinegar and Dijon mustard dressing. Perfect as a quick, healthy side dish or light meal, served immediately to preserve the bright flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 750g (1.5lb) cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved (or large tomatoes cut into wedges and bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 red onion, finely sliced
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, tightly packed and finely sliced
Dressing
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
- 2.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (or other non-spicy mustard)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Shake all the dressing ingredients (cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper) together in a jar until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or oil if you prefer a less tart flavor.
- Cut the Tomatoes: Halve the cherry or grape tomatoes. If using large tomatoes, cut them into wedges and then into bite-sized pieces to ensure easy eating and optimal dressing coverage.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, place the halved tomatoes, finely sliced red onion, and sliced basil leaves.
- Toss with Dressing and Serve: Pour the prepared dressing over the tomato mixture. Gently toss everything together to evenly coat the ingredients without bruising the tomatoes. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, bright flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor and texture in the salad.
- For a different vinegar flavor, you can substitute cider vinegar with red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar.
- The salad is best served immediately to preserve the fresh texture, as marinating for too long can make the tomatoes soggy.
- Adjust the mustard type based on preference; Dijon is traditional but milder mustards work well too.
- To make this salad vegan and gluten free, ensure mustard and vinegar labels are suitable for your dietary requirements.
