Cherry Tomato Salad

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This really isn’t the ideal time of year for my annual tomato salad obsession. Normally, that happens later in the summer when Seattle Sis-in-Law’s garden is overflowing and she sends me home with bags and bags of tomatoes in every shape, size, and color imaginable. Then I spend weeks happily working my way through every tomato salad recipe I can find.

This time, though, the tomatoes came courtesy of an Amazon Fresh ordering mishap. I ordered a package of tri-colored cherry tomatoes and somehow ended up with a giant container. Way more tomatoes than I could ever use in my usual side salads.

While searching for a completely different recipe, this one popped up. I’m convinced the universe was trying to tell me something. Call it fate, call it serendipity, but I took the hint and added it to the menu.

I only made one significant change: I tossed in a Persian cucumber. It seemed like the right move at the time, and after one bite, I can confidently say it was a very wise decision. The cucumber added a fresh crunch that paired perfectly with the tomatoes.

What really makes this recipe shine, though, is the dressing. It’s absolutely delicious and ties everything together beautifully. After the first bite, I immediately marked this recipe as a favorite. It’s simple, fresh, and packed with flavor—exactly the kind of recipe I’ll be coming back to again and again.

Cherry Tomato Salad

Recipe from The Mom 100

Serves 4

• 4 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
• Kosher salt (to taste)
• For the Dressing:
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons honey
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• ¼ cup chopped fresh oregano

Place the tomatoes in a large bowl. Sprinkle them lightly with kosher salt and toss. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and pepper.

Drizzle over the tomatoes, add the oregano and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.