Warm Cherry Tomato Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Warm Cherry Tomato Salad is a quick and healthy side dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Juicy cherry tomatoes are lightly sautéed in garlic-infused olive oil, allowing them to soften and release their natural sweetness, while a drizzle of balsamic vinegar adds a tangy depth. Finished with vibrant torn basil leaves and optional creamy crumbled feta cheese, this dish perfectly balances savory and herbaceous notes. Perfect as a warm appetizer or a flavorful side for grilled meats, this salad showcases simple ingredients at their best. Whether for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe offers a beautiful, Mediterranean-inspired touch to your table. Keywords: warm cherry tomato salad recipe, Mediterranean side dish, quick tomato salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 grams crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Slice larger cherry tomatoes in half, leaving smaller ones whole.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and toss gently to coat them in the garlic-infused oil.
Cook the tomatoes for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and burst slightly.
Add the balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for another minute.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Tear the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the warm tomatoes.
Transfer the warm cherry tomato salad to a serving dish and crumble feta cheese on top, if using.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.5 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1774 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1071 mg | 23% | |
*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.
