Fresh Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe with Basil and Balsamic Glaze
A quick and easy summer salad featuring ripe cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a sweet-tart balsamic glaze. Perfect as a light side dish or a fresh addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (about 300 grams) fresh cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup crumbled fresh mozzarella or feta cheese
Instructions
- Rinse 2 cups (about 300 grams) of fresh cherry tomatoes under cold water. Gently pat them dry with a clean towel. Slice each tomato in half using a sharp knife.
- Place the halved tomatoes in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt. Gently toss to coat all the tomatoes evenly. Let this sit for 5 minutes to macerate.
- Tear about 1 cup of fresh basil leaves into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl. Toss gently to combine.
- Grind freshly ground black pepper over the salad to taste.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons of balsamic glaze over the salad. If using, sprinkle crumbled fresh mozzarella or feta cheese over the top.
- Give the salad one last gentle toss to distribute the balsamic glaze and cheese evenly. Transfer to a serving platter or bowl immediately.
Notes
Avoid tossing the salad too vigorously after adding balsamic glaze to prevent tomatoes from breaking down and becoming watery. For a cooler salad, refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours, keeping balsamic glaze separate if possible.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 67
- Sodium: 150200
- Fat: 1214
- Saturated Fat: 23
- Carbohydrates: 810
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 35
Keywords: cherry tomato salad, basil salad, balsamic glaze, summer salad, easy salad, fresh tomato salad, vegetarian salad, gluten-free salad