Name: Cherry Tomato Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 lb Cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 Spanish onion (sliced into thick slices); ½ cup Parsley (chopped finely); 2 tbsp Vinegar (apple cider); 1 tbsp Sugar; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Pepper; 2 tbsp Olive oil

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Prepare to be dazzled by this cherry tomato salad that gets ready in less than 10 minutes. Its fresh flavors, vibrant colors, and sweet-and-sour dressing make this salad a hit for get-togethers on the patio.

A wooden bowl with tomato salad. — Tomato Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

We are lucky to have access to the freshest vegetables all year round. So, I never use frozen veggies anymore. The one ingredient every week in our salad is cherry tomatoes. And I am so happy to be able to get a large variety of cherry tomatoes.

Adding a combination of different color cherry tomatoes is an appetizing way to make this salad. I usually make a big batch, and yet, we never had leftovers.

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Why make this salad

This tomato salad is a tasty treat for anyone looking for something light and quick.
This is an everyday salad that gets ready in a snap.
You can serve this as a healthy side dish for starch with any protein. In fact, I often will eat my main course such as grilled chicken or salmon with salad instead of rice or potatoes.
The other great thing about this salad is that you can make it ahead of time. Make-ahead means the tomatoes absorb so much more flavor.
Almost everything in this salad can be switched or substituted. Previously, I shared the cherry tomato mozzarella salad with pine nuts. It is still one of the salads I always make when entertaining.

A wooden bowl with cherry tomato salad. — Tomato Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients and substitutes

Tomatoes – I am using a variety of cherry tomatoes in different colors. But you can also use just one or a few varieties of grape tomatoes.
Onions – Add a pungent sweetness and crunch, which you will not regret. Having said that, if you don’t like raw onions, please leave them out.
Vinegar – I am using apple cider vinegar but regular, or red wine vinegar can also be used. And if you don’t like vinegar, lemon juice works just as well. For a deeper flavor and color try balsamic vinegar which is a wonderful with cherry tomatoes.
Veggies – today, I am not using any cucumber but feel free to add a diced english cucumber to the bowl.
Herbs – I am using fresh parsley but cilantro, dill, chives, fresh basil leaves are a great combination with tomatoes too.
Optional ingredients
- Garlic – you can add a sliced fresh garlic or some garlic powder in the salad dressing.
- Cheese – sprinkle some feta cheese on top of the finished salad.

Ingredients for making cherry tomato salad. — Tomato Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

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Salad dressing – In a small bowl or a mason jar, combine the vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, and olive oil – use a whisk and combine well.
Onions – In a large bowl, add the onions to a bowl along with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Combine this well.
Pro tip – Time permitting, let the onions marinate for 5 minutes. Marinating the onions with the dressing first takes away the raw taste of onions and softens them up.
Salad – Then, add the tomatoes, remaining dressing, and parsley. Combine well.
Enjoy!

Progress pictures making cherry tomato salad. — Tomato Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

Variations

Chicken tomato salad – make a complete meal for lunch or dinner. Add upto 2 cups of diced cooked chicken breast to the salad.
Green tomato salad – Add a few chopped lettuce or arugula leaves to the tomato salad.
Tuna tomato salad – Add a can of drained and flaked tuna to the salad.
Shrimp tomato salad – Add upto 2 cups of sauteed shrimps to this tomato salad.
Tomato avocado salad – add one diced ripe but firm tomato to the salad.
Cucumber tomato salad – add one diced cucumber to this tomato salad.
Egg tomato salad – add 2 chopped boiled eggs to this salad and dressing.
Tomato pasta salad – Add 2 cups of boiled pasta to this salad and stir well to combine so the salad dressing will coat the pasta.

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