Warm Cherry Tomato Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Warm Cherry Tomato Salad is a quick and healthy side dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Juicy cherry tomatoes are lightly sautéed in garlic-infused olive oil, allowing them to soften and release their natural sweetness, while a drizzle of balsamic vinegar adds a tangy depth. Finished with vibrant torn basil leaves and optional creamy crumbled feta cheese, this dish perfectly balances savory and herbaceous notes. Perfect as a warm appetizer or a flavorful side for grilled meats, this salad showcases simple ingredients at their best. Whether for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe offers a beautiful, Mediterranean-inspired touch to your table. Keywords: warm cherry tomato salad recipe, Mediterranean side dish, quick tomato salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 50 grams crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Slice larger cherry tomatoes in half, leaving smaller ones whole.

Step 3

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

Step 6

Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and toss gently to coat them in the garlic-infused oil.

Step 7

Cook the tomatoes for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and burst slightly.

Step 8

Add the balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for another minute.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the heat. Tear the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the warm tomatoes.

Step 10

Transfer the warm cherry tomato salad to a serving dish and crumble feta cheese on top, if using.

Step 11

Serve immediately as a side dish or light appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(508.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	493.8

Total Fat 40.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 44.6mg	0%
Sodium 1774.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 23.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 13.8g
Protein 11.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 326.1mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 1070.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.4%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 18.3%