Cherry Tomato Salad Balsamic Recipes

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Add the tomatoes and the oregano and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil and balsamic with the mustard and 1 tablespoon cool water in a bowl. Set aside.
• Make the salad: Place the tomatoes on a flat surface. Cut the smaller ones in half and the larger ones into slices or wedges. Arrange all the tomatoes and cherries in a single layer, flesh-side up, on a large serving platter or individual plates. Sprinkle them with the sugar.
• "Herb" the mozzarella: Use a pair of scissors to coarsely cut the tarragon, basil and parsley into pieces and toss in a medium bowl with the Parmesan, olive oil and a pinch of salt. The herbs should feel slightly dampened and sticky from the olive oil. If not, add more olive oil by the tablespoon as needed. Press both sides of the mozzarella slices into the herb mix to coat them, then intersperse the cheese pieces amongst the tomatoes on the serving platter or plates.
• Season the dish with salt and spoon all the dressing over the tomatoes and cheese.

BALSAMIC TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Slice the tomatoes in half and, if using plum or larger tomatoes, core them to remove the seeds . Chop the tomatoes into chunks (whatever size you desire). If using grape, cherry, or another small tomato, cut in half so they will absorb the flavors of the dressing. There's no need to seed them.
• Place the chopped tomatoes in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and herbs (if using). Toss well.
• Transfer to a serving dish and season with salt and pepper to taste. Or plate the salad individually for your guests and garnish with a sprig of fresh oregano or basil.

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• 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.

MARINATED CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl or cup measure, mix together oil, apple cider vinegar, herbs, salt, and sugar.
• Pour dressing over cherry tomatoes in a serving dish, and gently stir to coat. Chill for at least 2 hours. Gently stir from bottom to top, coating all tomatoes, before serving.

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a big bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, green olives, back olives, and spring onion.
• In a dry skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown, turning frequently. Stir into tomato mixture.
• In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over salad, and gently stir to coat. Chill for 1 hour.

TOMATO FETA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, basil and salt. Add onion; toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oil and feta cheese; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

BALSAMIC MARINATED TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together first five ingredients for dressing and toss in cheese and tomatoes.
• Chill until ready to serve.

CHERRY TOMATO, WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes in half and put into a medium sized bowl.
• Sprinkle tomatoes with salt, dress with vinegar and oil and toss together.
• Cut basil leaves into chiffonade (roll leaves together as if making a cigar and run your knife perpendicular through at very thin intervals--the result will be little strips of basil).
• Sprinkle basil over tomatoes, add pepper, toss and serve.
• Notes: I thought that the salad tasted the best after a few hours. The downside is that your basil can turn a little dark. I'd still say it is worth letting the salad mascerate for a couple hours--maybe adding basil leaves in an hour before serving.

WARM CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet, heat vinegar, oil, and garlic over moderate heat until just simmering. Add tomatoes, pepper, and salt to taste and cook, tossing until slightly tender and heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Toss tomatoes with shredded basil and garnish with basil sprigs.