Simple Cherry Tomato Salad with Olive Oil Toasts
This is one of my favorite tomato recipes. Sweet cherry tomatoes are sliced and combined with olives and herbs, then dressed in a garlicky citrus olive oil marinade. Give the tomatoes a few minutes to rest and release their juices, and the flavors meld in the most delicious way! I like to crisp up a few sourdough triangles to dunk in the juices.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup pitted olives, any kind you like (I used Kalamata and green olives), chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 1 lime, zest and juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
To serve:
- 2 to 3 slices sourdough bread, cut into triangles (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, chopped parsley, garlic, Aleppo pepper, and a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Add the lime juice and zest, and a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine.
- Let the flavors meld: Set the salad aside for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the tomatoes to release some juices.
- Make the Toasts (optional): Meanwhile, if serving with bread, warm 2 to 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large pan over medium heat until slightly bubbling. Add the bread and fry for a minute or two until crispy and golden brown on both sides. Transfer the bread to a large plate lined with a paper towel to get rid of excess oil. Serve with the cherry tomato salad.
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Notes
- Can you use grape tomatoes instead? Yes, if you can't find cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes will yield an almost identical salad here.
- How to store leftovers: This tomato salad is best finished soon after you make it. But leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Once it has been refrigerated, it's best to toss it with pasta for a raw pasta sauce or as a topping on a sandwich.
- Nutritional Information does not include the bread since it's optional.
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Nutrition
Calories: 114.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.3g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 10.6g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.7g | Sodium: 363.6mg | Potassium: 243.9mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 2.6g | Vitamin A: 784.9IU | Vitamin C: 26.3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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