Cherry Tomatoes with Parsley
Brighten up your table with this simple yet vibrant recipe for Cherry Tomatoes with Parsley, a refreshing side dish that’s bursting with flavor and ready in just 10 minutes! Juicy cherry tomatoes are halved and tossed with fragrant fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, creating a light and healthy salad that’s perfect for summer meals or as a colorful addition to your favorite dishes. A hint of minced garlic and a seasoning of salt and black pepper elevate this quick no-cook recipe, making it the ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. Serve it alongside grilled meats, in wraps, or as a flavorful appetizer — this tangy, herbaceous dish is a must-try for lovers of easy, wholesome recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the cherry tomatoes thoroughly under running water and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut each cherry tomato in half and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Wash the parsley, remove any large stems, and finely chop the leaves. Add the chopped parsley to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes.
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely. Alternatively, you can use a garlic press. Add the minced garlic to the mixing bowl.
Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice over the tomato and parsley mixture.
Season with salt and black pepper, then gently toss all the ingredients together until the tomatoes are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Transfer the cherry tomatoes with parsley to a serving dish and enjoy immediately, or let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1218 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1002 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
