Yellow Pear and Cherry Tomato Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh garden flavors, this Yellow Pear and Cherry Tomato Salad is a summer-inspired dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Featuring a medley of sweet yellow pear and juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic fresh basil and parsley, and a hint of zing from thinly sliced red onion, this salad is a refreshing way to elevate any meal. Tossed in a tangy-sweet balsamic vinaigrette made with olive oil and a touch of honey, it perfectly balances bright acidity with a subtle sweetness. Ideal for lunches, picnics, or as a side dish for grilled meats or seafood, this salad is ready in just 15 minutes, making it a perfect quick and healthy option. Whether served immediately or chilled to let the flavors meld, this tomato salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients that's sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Yellow pear tomatoes
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley leaves
- 0.25 cups Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the yellow pear and cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cool running water. Pat them dry.
Halve the yellow pear tomatoes and cherry tomatoes, and place them in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the fresh basil and parsley leaves. Pat them dry and roughly chop them. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until fully combined to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the tomatoes and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper as needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with additional basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
551 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.2 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 635 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1496 mg | 32% | |
*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.
