Fast Tomatoes with Basil and Balsamic
Elevate any meal in just minutes with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Fast Tomatoes with Basil and Balsamic. Bursting with fresh, juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil chiffonade, and a perfectly balanced drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, this dish is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients. Ready in just 5 minutes with zero cooking required, it’s the ideal quick side dish or appetizer for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. Finished with a touch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, every bite delivers a delightful blend of freshness and tangy richness. Perfect for summer or any time you crave bold, garden-fresh flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes. Cut each tomato in half and place them in a medium-sized bowl.
Wash the fresh basil leaves and pat them dry. Stack the leaves, roll them into a tight bundle, and slice them thinly to create a chiffonade.
Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes in the bowl.
Sprinkle the sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the mixture and toss gently to combine.
Add the sliced basil leaves and toss again lightly to distribute evenly.
Serve immediately as a side dish or appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
310 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.7 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 604 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 769 mg | 16% | |
*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.
