Cherry Tomato Salad

Name: Cherry Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 quart cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup canola oil; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil; 1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + marinating

Yield 6 servings

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In this cherry tomato salad, juicy, sun-ripened tomatoes are dressed lightly with a little oil, vinegar and herbs and given their moment to shine.

Ingredients

1 quart cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano

Directions

Place tomatoes in a shallow bowl. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and sugar until blended; stir in herbs. Pour over tomatoes; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 103 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.

This recipe evolved from a need to use the bumper crops of delicious cherry tomatoes we grow. It's one of my favorite cherry tomato recipes, especially at cookouts. —Sally Sibley, St. Augustine, Florida

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