One of the most amazing ways to enjoy cherry tomatoes in season is to make a cherry tomato salad. Accompanied with sweet red onions and a quick vinaigrette, this salad takes only 10 minutes to make.
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We are lucky to have access to the freshest vegetables all year round. So, I never use frozen veggies anymore. The one ingredient every week in our salad 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 had leftovers.
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.
- 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 white wine vinegar can also be used. And if you don't like vinegar, lemon juice works just as well.
Step by step instructions
Dressing
- In a bowl or a mason jar, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and olive oil - use a whisk and combine well.
Salad
- Cut the tomatoes in half and slice the onions into quarters.
- Add the onions to a bowl along with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Combine this well. Time permitting, let this marinate for 5 minutes.
Tip - Marinating the onions with the dressing first takes away the raw taste of onions and softens them up. - Then, add the tomatoes, remaining dressing, and parsley. Combine well.
- Enjoy!
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Cherry Tomato Salad
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Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) Cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 (100 g) Spanish onion sliced
- ½ cup Parsley chopped finely
Dressing
- 2 tablespoon Vinegar apple cider
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Dressing
Salad
- Cut the tomatoes in half and slice the onions into quarters.
- Add the onions to a bowl along with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Combine this well. Time permitting, let this marinate for 5 minutes. Tip - Marinating the onions with the dressing first takes away the raw taste of onions and softens them up.
- Then, add the tomatoes, remaining dressing, and parsley. Combine well.
- Enjoy!
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Beth
Yummy! This looks so delicious and great! I can’t wait to give this a try!
Jayne
This recipe make me want to start my spring vegetable garden as soon as possible. My family will love this salad.
Chrissie Baker
What an absolutely gorgeous salad – totally the type of thing i love in the summertime!
Sara Welch
Served this with dinner last night and it was a hit all around the table! Super easy and flavorful and quick! Love it!
Nathan
This looks delicious, and I absolutely love how simple it is! I've never been a huge tomato person but I think I'd like to try this anyway 🙂