Cherry Tomato Salad

Name: Cherry Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 quart cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup canola oil; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil; 1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano

This recipe evolved from a need to use the bumper crops of delicious cherry tomatoes we grow. It's one of my favorite cherry tomato recipes, especially at cookouts. —Sally Sibley, St. Augustine, Florida

Ingredients

1 quart cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano

Directions

Place tomatoes in a shallow bowl. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and sugar until blended; stir in herbs. Pour over tomatoes; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 103 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Cherry Tomato Salad in Country August/September 1994

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annrms

Apr 6, 2019

Delicious and easy...! Used yellow and red cherry tomatoes and halved the recipe.
Allison

Nov 17, 2018

Yes! Yes! Yes! This recipe itself is already delicious! The suggestions I make below are just for a switch up and different take. Especially for those of us overloaded with tomato-everything goodness in the long, hot Sunny Southern Summers! I also have been making a similar salad for YEARS with smaller, vine ripened tomatoes that I quarter. I also use a BUNCH of fresh garlic and I either slice very thin Vidalia into it or shallots, depending on the time of year. I also use a light, light virgin olive oil and either red wine vinegar and sometimes I add a dash of balsamic. Either way, when you combine tomato, basil, oil
nancysjetski

Jun 24, 2018

Excellent. I
juicyfruit007

May 30, 2018

This was pretty good. Light and basil-y. I did make the substitution of using dried oregano when I couldn’t find fresh.
justmbeth

Feb 8, 2018

I like making this during the summer when my cherry tomato plants are overloaded and basil plants are overgrown. If I don't have any fresh herbs, dried work out ok as well.
karenlperry

Jul 10, 2017

I haven't tried this yet but I've made a similar salad for years using regular tomatoes chopped in quarter pieces with the dried spices as well. I also add some minced garlic and I think it must have sliced onions!
ChrisD1717

Aug 4, 2016

This was a delicious dish. The taste is good and tangy. I used dried herbs and it still was great. I sprinkled it with grated Parmesan cheese and topped with seasoned croutons.
KimberlyRL

Jul 3, 2016

Very nice side dish for summer meals!
sgronholz

Aug 2, 2015

What a quick, easy and delicious recipe! I made a half a batch for the two of us, which we really enjoyed.
mbdumee

Jun 16, 2015

Yum! I didn't have fresh herbs, but dried worked beautifully. :-)