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5 from 2 votes

Cherry Tomato Salad with Garlic-Shallot Dressing

It’s time to make a super easy, super tasty cherry tomato salad with a warm garlic and shallot dressing.  It's delicious. It’s all about tasting.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cherry tomato salad, garlic shallot dressing
Servings: 2
Calories: 367kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 2 small shallots, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili pepper flakes
  • ½ cup Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • Chives (optional)
  • French baguette (optional)

Instructions

  • Cut cherry tomatoes in half and marinate in about ½ teaspoon salt in a colander
  • Chop two small shallots and thinly slice a couple garlic cloves, set aside
  • In a small saucepan, heat about 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium heat
  • Add shallots and saute for about 2 minutes
  • Add garlic and cook for another minute or so
  • Toss the warm garlic-shallot oil in a bowl and add the tomatoes
  • Add 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, a couple cranks of freshly ground black pepper, and give it a good toss
  • Now it’s the perfect time to taste
  • Add chopped parsley and about 1 tablespoon chili pepper flakes
  • Garnish with some chives (optional) and drizzle over some extra virgin olive oil
  • Add some crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • Serve while still warm with a couple slices of baguette

Notes

Note: Salt the tomatoes in a colander for 15 minutes, before combining them with the other ingredients. The salt will intensify the flavor of the tomatoes, while simultaneously draining liquid from them. And for the nerds out there: yes, you are correct, it’s called osmosis 🤓
 

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 30g | Sodium: 1103mg | Potassium: 778mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3705IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 261mg