If you have ever planted cherry tomatoes, they all seem to ripen at the same time. You then ask yourself “What do I do with them?” This simple salad tosses the cherry tomatoes with a basic balsamic vinaigrette to yield a perfect summer dish – cherry tomatoes fresh from the field bathed in balsamic vinegar and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
1 Pint Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
2 TBS White Balsamic or White Distilled Vinegar
1 TBS Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 TBS Fresh Oregano (chopped finely)
1 TBS Fresh Basil (chopped finely)
Salt & Pepper (to taste)
Small Mozzarella Balls (optional)
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a small bowl. In a separate bowl mix the remaining ingredients and whisk with a fork to make the vinaigrette. Pour over the tomatoes and keep chilled until served. Add the small mozzarella balls if desired.
Note: instead of making your own vinaigrette you can use a good quality store bought balsamic vinaigrette.
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