Sticky Balsamic Tomato Salad
Elevate your summer dining experience with this vibrant Sticky Balsamic Tomato Salad, a dish that beautifully balances sweetness, tang, and freshness. Juicy cherry tomatoes are paired with a rich balsamic glaze, created by simmering balsamic vinegar and sugar until luxuriously sticky. Tossed with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaves, and a hint of salt and pepper, this effortlessly elegant salad bursts with flavor and texture. Perfect as a light side dish or an impressive appetizer, this quick 25-minute recipe is a glorious celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients. Serve it fresh, and watch it become the star of your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 100 milliliters Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Place them in a medium-sized serving bowl.
In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
Lower the heat to a simmer and let the mixture reduce, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a syrup-like consistency. This should take about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the halved cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and toss gently to coat.
Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and scatter them over the tomatoes.
Once the balsamic glaze has cooled slightly but is still pourable, drizzle it generously over the salad.
Toss lightly to combine all the flavors, and serve immediately as a side dish or appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1236 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1441 mg | 31% | |
*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.
