Warm Cherry Tomato and Basil Salad
A quick and easy side dish that will complement any entrée. Sweet cherry tomatoes, sautéed in olive oil, garlic, white wine and basil.
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Warm Cherry Tomato and Basil Salad
This warm cherry tomato salad is delicious and flavorful salad side dish. The flavor of sweet cherry tomatoes are enhanced when they are sautéed with garlic, white wine and fresh basil.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons light olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds red and yellow cherry tomatoes
- 1 1/4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat a large, 12-inch skillet over low heat, add the olive oil.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 2 minutes stirring, do not allow to burn, you just want to lightly cook the garlic and flavor the oil.
- Add the tomatoes and toss until well coated with oil, cook for 3 minutes until warmed through, don't allow them to soften.
- Add the vinegar, salt and pepper, cook for 1 more minute, stirring the tomatoes. Add the basil leaves and toss, serve warm.
Notes
* To chiffonade, roll the basil leaves tight and cut into shreds.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
4 ouncesAmount Per Serving Calories 57Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 0mgSodium 269mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 1g
6 Comments on “Warm Cherry Tomato and Basil Salad”
I love this recipe. Tomato salad recipe always call me! Your ingredients definitely bring out the best taste in cherry tomatoes
Thank you
This si a great recipe for all of those tomatoes that are around this time of year. Hope you have a great day.
Thank you so much Heidi.
Love the colors and healthful ingredients in this super simple tomato dish! Pinned.
Thank you KC, this is my new favorite side dish 🙂