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Cherry Tomato Salad

tomato salad with cherry tomatoes, balsamic, salt and garlic, lemon, basil, pepper and olive oil in a bowl with bread
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  15 min
  • Cook Time:  0 min

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half (works well with fresh, diced tomatoes too)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 Fresh basil leaves, julienned
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Method

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a medium sized bowl.
  2. Marinate for a minimum of 2 hours. Tomatoes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. For best results, bring to room temperature before serving.
  3. Serve over crusty bread, pasta, soft scrambled eggs or tossed into your favorite salad.