Fresh basil, ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella balls…this cherry tomatoes salad recipe screams summer and is the perfect addition to all of your BBQs this summer. It is one of my favorite recipes and just about the easiest thing you can make. 

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This simple salad is full of fresh ingredients. Pop it in an airtight container in the fridge for 30-60 minutes before serving and you are ready to go. Here’s how to make this healthy side dish.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR THIS SUMMERY CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

There are all kinds of fresh tomato salad recipes out there…some with red onion and english cucumber, but this salad really focuses on the ripe cherry tomatoes and is basically like a Caprese salad with it’s three simple ingredients. 

Let’s talk about what kind of tomatoes to use for a second. The original recipe calls for strictly cherry tomatoes. I like to mix it up a bit and use a combination of juicy cherry tomatoes, the fresh medley or green, orange and yellow tomatoes, and grape tomatoes. It adds color and some different flavors of tomatoes which I love. 

-sweet cherry tomatoes

-medley of green, orange and yellow tomatoes

-grape tomatoes

-fresh mozzarella  (pearls or a diced block)

-extra virgin olive oil

-red wine vinegar

-honey

-salt and black pepper to taste (the first time you make it, taste it along the way and add more salt and pepper as needed. You can always add more, but can’t take it away!)

-minced garlic

-fresh basil leaves

The best way to store your fresh tomatoes once you get home from the grocery store is on the counter at room temperature. Don’t rinse or wash them until right before you are ready to use them and just blot them dry with some paper towels. 

HOW TO MAKE THIS SIMPLE TOMATO SALAD RECIPE

In a mixing bowl add your cherry tomatoes and grape tomatoes (halved), your mozzarella pearls or mozzarella cheese cut into bite-sized pieces, and your chopped basil leaves. 

In another small bowl or mason jar, whisk together your simple dressing. Along with the dressing ingredients listed you can add a bit of dried oregano if you’d like. I prefer it without it, but some like it with. 

Simple & Delicious Cherry Tomatoes Salad Recipe

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This simple salad is full of fresh ingredients and is the perfect addition to all of your BBQs this summer.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• -8oz grape tomatoes
• -8oz cherry tomatoes
• -8oz tomato medley (including green, orange and yellow tomatoes)
• -8oz fresh mozzarella (pearls or a diced block)
• -8-10 fresh chopped basil leaves
• DRESSING
• -1/4 C extra virgin olive oil
• -3 TBS red wine vinegar
• -1 1/2 TBS honey
• -1 tsp minced garlic
• -salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a mixing bowl add all your tomatoes and grape tomatoes (halved), your mozzarella pearls or mozzarella cheese cut into bite-sized pieces, and your chopped basil leaves. 

• In another small bowl or mason jar, whisk together your simple dressing. Along with the dressing ingredients listed you can add a bit of fresh oregano if you'd like. I prefer it without it, but some like it with. 

• Store in the fridge for 30-60 minutes before serving.

I hope you love making this delicious cherry tomato salad recipe as much as I do. I made it for lunch today, it’s so easy!

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Tammy