Teeny Tomato Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, Teeny Tomato Salad is the ultimate no-cook dish for summer or anytime you crave a light yet satisfying side. This vibrant salad features juicy cherry tomatoes tossed with aromatic fresh basil and parsley, all coated in a tangy-sweet balsamic vinaigrette infused with garlic and honey. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's a quick and healthy recipe that highlights the natural sweetness of tomatoes while providing a balance of acidity and herbaceousness. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or weeknight dinners, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it as a standalone side or atop toasted bread for an effortless bruschetta-style appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic clove, minced
Instructions
Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water and gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the fresh basil and parsley leaves, then pat them dry. Chop the basil into thin ribbons and the parsley into small pieces.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the halved cherry tomatoes and add the chopped basil and parsley.
Gently toss the salad until the tomatoes are evenly coated with the vinaigrette and herbs.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately or let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
98 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 609 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 848 mg | 18% | |
*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.
