Yellow Pear and Cherry Tomato Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh garden flavors, this Yellow Pear and Cherry Tomato Salad is a summer-inspired dish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Featuring a medley of sweet yellow pear and juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic fresh basil and parsley, and a hint of zing from thinly sliced red onion, this salad is a refreshing way to elevate any meal. Tossed in a tangy-sweet balsamic vinaigrette made with olive oil and a touch of honey, it perfectly balances bright acidity with a subtle sweetness. Ideal for lunches, picnics, or as a side dish for grilled meats or seafood, this salad is ready in just 15 minutes, making it a perfect quick and healthy option. Whether served immediately or chilled to let the flavors meld, this tomato salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients that's sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Yellow pear tomatoes
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley leaves
- 0.25 cups Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the yellow pear and cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cool running water. Pat them dry.
Step 2
Halve the yellow pear tomatoes and cherry tomatoes, and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 3
Rinse the fresh basil and parsley leaves. Pat them dry and roughly chop them. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Step 4
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the salad bowl.
Step 5
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until fully combined to create the vinaigrette.
Step 6
Pour the vinaigrette over the tomatoes and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper as needed.
Step 8
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with additional basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (677.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 551.3 |
| Total Fat 43.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 634.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.8g | |
| Protein 6.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 111.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1496.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories