Minted Cherry Tomato Salad
Brighten up your table with this Minted Cherry Tomato Salad, a refreshing and vibrant dish that's perfect for summer gatherings or as a healthy side any time of the year. Bursting with the natural sweetness of juicy cherry tomatoes, this salad is elevated with the aromatic freshness of chopped mint leaves. A zesty lemon dressing, lightly sweetened with honey and infused with a hint of garlic, ties it all together, creating a perfectly balanced combination of flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this colorful salad is a crisp, tangy, and invigorating addition to any menu. Serve it as a light appetizer, a side dish for grilled meats, or enjoy it on its own for a guilt-free treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams cherry tomatoes
- 10 grams fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 whole garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, finely minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cherry tomatoes and mint, then gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.7 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1214 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1301 mg | 28% | |
*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.
