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Summer Tomato Salad

Published: Jun 17, 2019 · Modified: Jun 17, 2022 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe
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This easy Marinated Tomato Salad with cherry tomatoes and balsamic vinegar is a wonderful dish to celebrate the season. Cool and refreshing, this easy summer tomato salad is the perfect side dish for picnics, barbecues, and parties.

I made this after trying a similar salad at a restaurant on vacation and it takes me back to that meal every time. Today I am sharing my vacation moment with you through this recipe idea.

This is also a great salad to make when you see fresh cherry tomatoes at the market or maybe even in your own garden. You can use any tomatoes for this recipe, but using different types of cherry tomatoes gives this recipe lots of flavors and colors.

For this recipe, I used red cherry tomatoes, sweet petite golden-orange tomatoes, and green cherry tomatoes. Some of the grocery stores offer a variety pack, which is perfect for this recipe.

Also use fresh herbs when possible.

Hello Friends! Are you just loving the warmer weather lately? We just got back from a week in Puerto Vallarta and the weather was perfect there! We had so many meals al fresco and the produce there was beautiful.

At one of the restaurants we visited, we enjoyed a cherry tomato salad that was deliciously refreshing and tasty. I decided to try to recreate the recipe at home with some juicy tomatoes and just a few simple ingredients.It is a great way to celebrate tomato season.

Easy Tomato Salad Ingredients

How to make a cherry tomato salad

I love that I can find fresh tomatoes at the grocery store or farmers market and make a light simple salad for the summer. 

  • cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
  • oregano
  • balsamic vinegar
  • sugar
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • flaky sea salt
  • black pepper

How to make a cherry tomato salad

It is also so colorful and simple with a light homemade balsamic dressing to make it really delicious.

dressing for tomato salad

I also love that it comes together in minutes. You know how much I value time here. It is so colorful and festive too!

Summer Tomato Salad Variations

There are so many possible variations, but a few I love are adding any or all of the following:

  • Red Onions - Add some chopped red onions
  • Cheese - Add some fresh Feta Cheese Crumbles, goat cheese or fresh Mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh Basil - Add chopped fresh basil leaves.
  • Vinegar - You can substitute Red wine vinegar for the Balsamic
  • Tomatoes - You can use large tomatoes, cut in small chunks.

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • knife
  • serving bowl

Helpful Tips

  • Always use ripe tomatoes and store them at room temperature before using.
  • This summer tomatoes salad is best enjoyed the day it is prepared.We hope you enjoyed this best summer tomato salad recipe
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It is the perfect side dish for so many summer meals.

More Summer Salad Recipes

Easy Chopped Salad Recipe – This Italian inspired recipe makes for a wonderful lunch or light dinner in itself.

Mango Arugula Salad Recipe – Argula makes a nice change up in a green salad. The addition of fresh mango makes this a delightful, colorful salad.

Easy Mediterranean Salad – Another perfectly colorful salad that brightens any table.

We hope you enjoyed this best summer tomato salad recipe.

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Tomato Salad

Marinated Tomato Salad Recipe

Marinated Tomato Salad

Raquel Pineira
This easy Summer Tomato Salad with cherry tomatoes is a wonderful dish to celebrate the season. Cool and refreshing, itis perfect for picnics, barbecues, and parties.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 2 mins
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 168 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes assorted looks the most colorful
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • pinch of pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash tomatoes and drain.
  • Cut tomatoes in half and make dressing.
  • In a medium bowl or mason jar, combine remaining (dressing ingredients).
  • Mix well and add to tomatoes.
  • Keep chilled until serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 157mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 373IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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timesaving tips to streamline recipes

To save some time, wash the tomatoes ahead of time and leave on the counter until ready to prepare.

Make the dressing the morning or night before and just add to the tomatoes the day you are planning to serve it.

Another timesaver? Pick up the tomatoes and just use a bottled Balsamic salad dressing. Add a few parsley flakes and you are done.

Got extra tomatoes? Make some Homemade Tomato Ketchup .

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  1. Tamara

    June 17, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    It is SO fresh. I don't do well with tomatoes, but I still really appreciate them, if that makes sense.
    I love your timesavers, although there's nothing like that fresh Balsamic...

    Reply
    • Raquel

      June 18, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      Fresh Balsamic is truly the best!

      Reply
  2. Dawn @ The Kitchen and a Latte

    July 14, 2019 at 11:13 am

    I will have a bunch of fresh cherry and grape tomatoes soon. A couple have ripened but I have a lot of green ones growing on the plants. I will definitely try this when I have enough ripe ones from my plants 🙂 This looks delicious and simple! They will all be red instead of multi color, but that is what I have growing.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      July 14, 2019 at 4:03 pm

      There is nothing like growing your own tomatoes! Very cool that you have them in your garden Dawn!

      Reply
  3. Allyssa

    August 10, 2021 at 4:26 am

    Thanks a bunch for this recipe, so easy to make and so delicious! Will make this again!

    Reply
  4. Natalie

    August 10, 2021 at 6:50 am

    Lovely summer salad. One of my favorite. I will give your recipe a try.

    Reply

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Hi, I'm Raquel! I am a self-proclaimed foodie and have enjoyed cooking and baking since I was little. I loved baking cookies with my mother and grandma as a child, and later making dinners for my parents to foster my passion while in high school. I also had a passion for organizing and keeping things tidy.

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