Simple Cherry Tomato Salad
Servings 4
Equipment
- Small Glass Jar with Lid
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- Honey to taste
- 1 small clove of garlic minced
- ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ⅛ tsp dried basil
- ⅛ tsp dried oregano
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Cherry Tomato Salad:
- 2½ cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 small shallot minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the balsamic vinaigrette by combining the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, basil, oregano, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste in a small glass jar. Seal with a lid and shake well.
- Prepare the cherry tomato salad by combining the tomato halves, shallot, parsley, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Drizzle with the well-shaken balsamic vinaigrette. Toss until evenly coated.
- Set aside to allow the flavors some time to mingle, tossing occasionally, or serve immediately. Enjoy.