Tomato Salad with Basil

By Kat
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Tasty and easy, tomato basil salad is a perfect refreshing dish for the summertime.

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Welcome back to another easy and healthy recipe you’ll be enjoying all spring and summer long!

Today, we’re talking about this super simple recipe for cherry tomato salad! This recipe only has six ingredients and is ready in less than 10 minutes. It makes for the perfect side dish or lunch served with bread. 

This recipe is by Kat from Your Healthy Beginning if you’d like to check out more of her recipes, make sure to visit her website at www.yourhealthybeginning.com!

 

What Can I Add To My Cherry Tomato Salad

Okay, so you made the recipe, and now you’re wondering what you can add to it. An absolute classic, and naturally, my favourite is mozzarella cheese or bocconcini, specifically. It’s cheese; how can you go wrong? Obviously, if it’s overloaded with cheese, it may not be the healthiest option, but a little cheese never hurt anyone (sorry, my lactose friends)! 

If you want to keep this recipe vegan, two other options you may love are adding cucumber or onions. I’m not a huge onion person, especially raw onions, but if you’re into it, go for it! Lastly, my mom used to always add oregano to her cherry tomato salad. If you’re a big Oregano fan, I recommend giving it a try!

 

What to Serve with Cherry Tomato Salad

Of course, the best thing to serve with cherry tomato salad is bread-specifically a crusty baguette. I recommend picking one up the same day you plan on making your salad for the perfect lunch! If you want to make this even more special, you can cut the tomatoes smaller and use them for bruschetta – that’s a pro tip 😉 Next, you can add it on top of a salad. Salad on salad, that’s healthy, right? But seriously, if you’re making a salad, this is a great addition that’s already packed with flavour. 

Last but not least, I love serving this with a summer bbq night. It pairs so well with bbq chicken or steak. It also tastes delicious with roasted potatoes. I highly suggest giving it a try!

Tomato Salad with Basil

This super simple recipe for cherry tomato salad! This recipe only has six ingredients and is ready in less than 10 minutes. It makes for the perfect side dish or lunch served with bread. 

  • 1 pound cherry tomatoes
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4-5 basil leaves (minced)
  • 1 jalapeno (chopped, adjust to preference)
  • Pinch of salt
  1. Begin by slicing your cherry tomatoes in halves and adding to a medium bowl.



  2. Dice jalapenos, mince garlic & basil, and add to your tomatoes



  3. Add the rest of your ingredients and stir until completely combined.



This recipe is best served the day of. If you have leftovers leave your mixture on the counter and enjoy by the next day. 

Salad
Basil, Tomato