Cherry Tomato Salad
Servings 4
Equipment
- Sharp Knife
- Small glass jar
Ingredients
Vinaigrette:
- 2½ tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 small clove of garlic, minced
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
Cherry Tomato Salad:
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes & sun gold tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls, halved
- 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1-2 tsp fresh chives, chopped, to taste
- Freshly cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the vinaigrette by combining the olive oil, seasoned rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, sea salt & freshly cracked pepper to taste, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes in a small jar. Seal with a lid and shake until well combined. Set aside until needed. Side Note: We enjoy a tangy vinaigrette; if you don't, add more olive oil to taste.
- Prepare the salad by combining the tomatoes, mozzarella cheese balls, red onion, fresh basil, fresh parsley, and fresh chives in a bowl.
- Shake the vinaigrette well, then drizzle some on the salad, to taste. Toss to coat evenly, then season with freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
- Set aside for 10-15 minutes, then toss to coat, serve, and enjoy.