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Burst Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette
Course
Condiment
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Author
Pam - For the Love of Cooking / Original Bon Appetit
Ingredients
1
pint
cherry tomatoes
3
tbsp
olive oil
divided
1
small shallot
finely diced
1
clove
of garlic
sliced thinly
2
tbsp
red wine vinegar
or more to taste
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper
to taste
2
tbsp
fresh chives
chopped
Instructions
Cut half of the cherry tomatoes in half.
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the thinly sliced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Add the halved and whole tomatoes then cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to release their juices, 4–6 minutes.
Mash some of the tomatoes with a spoon.
Add vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
Serve warm or room temperature; add the freshly snipped chives just before serving. Enjoy.