Best 20 Cherry Tomato Salad Recipes

GREEN BEAN-CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add beans in batches; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Transfer beans to a large bowl. Add tomatoes and onion; toss to combine. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat.

MARINATED CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl or cup measure, mix together oil, apple cider vinegar, herbs, salt, and sugar.
• Pour dressing over cherry tomatoes in a serving dish, and gently stir to coat. Chill for at least 2 hours. Gently stir from bottom to top, coating all tomatoes, before serving.

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a big bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, green olives, back olives, and spring onion.
• In a dry skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown, turning frequently. Stir into tomato mixture.
• In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over salad, and gently stir to coat. Chill for 1 hour.

CHERRY TOMATO CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the basil, oil, lime juice, sugar, salt and pepper; shake well. , In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes and cucumber. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place tomatoes in a shallow bowl. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and sugar until blended; stir in herbs. Pour over tomatoes; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

EASY CHERRY TOMATO CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine basil, olive oil, lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper in a jar and screw on the lid; shake until dressing is completely blended.
• Stir corn, tomatoes, cucumber, jalapeno, and shallots together in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over corn mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

CHERRY TOMATO AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the red onion and garlic and set the dressing aside to marinate for 15 to 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Place the tomatoes, white beans and parsley in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, then gently fold in the Parmesan. Serve at room temperature using a slotted spoon.

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil and balsamic with the mustard and 1 tablespoon cool water in a bowl. Set aside.
• Make the salad: Place the tomatoes on a flat surface. Cut the smaller ones in half and the larger ones into slices or wedges. Arrange all the tomatoes and cherries in a single layer, flesh-side up, on a large serving platter or individual plates. Sprinkle them with the sugar.
• "Herb" the mozzarella: Use a pair of scissors to coarsely cut the tarragon, basil and parsley into pieces and toss in a medium bowl with the Parmesan, olive oil and a pinch of salt. The herbs should feel slightly dampened and sticky from the olive oil. If not, add more olive oil by the tablespoon as needed. Press both sides of the mozzarella slices into the herb mix to coat them, then intersperse the cheese pieces amongst the tomatoes on the serving platter or plates.
• Season the dish with salt and spoon all the dressing over the tomatoes and cheese.

CHERRY TOMATO, CORN, AND HALLOUMI SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together lime juice and zest in a large heatproof bowl. In a small skillet, heat 5 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, until light golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whiskoil mixture into lime mixture; season with salt and pepper. Set aside 2 tablespoons dressing; add corn and tomatoes to remaining dressing and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• Return skillet to medium-high heat and swirl in remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add halloumi (be careful; it may splatter) and cook, flipping once, until golden and crisp on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Scatter arugula on a serving plate; top with corn-tomato mixture. Serve, with halloumi and reserved dressing on the side.

POTATO, GREEN BEAN, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook beans in pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer to medium bowl. Refresh under cold running water. Drain well.
• Cook potatoes in pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons orange juice and 2 tablespoons vinegar; toss to coat. Cool to room temperature, occasionally stirring gently.
• Add green beans, tomatoes, and parsley to potatoes. Whisk remaining 6 tablespoons orange juice, 1 tablespoon vinegar, oil, and capers in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad and toss to combine. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

BARLEY, CORN, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a kettle bring 10 cups water to a boil, stir in the barley and the salt, and simmer the barley, covered, for 40 minutes, or until it is tender. Drain the barley in a colander, rinse it under cold water, and drain it well. In a blender blend the vinegar, the basil, the oil, and salt to taste until the dressing is emulsified. In a very large bowl toss the barley with the dressing and the corn and stir in the tomatoes gently. Chill the salad, covered, for 1 hour. The salad may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.

BROCCOLI, CHICKPEA, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan with a steamer insert, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, red-wine vinegar, olive oil, and onion; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and broccoli. Toss to coat with dressing. Let cool 5 minutes. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

CORN, CHERRY TOMATO, ARUGULA AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Place vinegar in small bowl; gradually mix in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add 3/4 cup blue cheese. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

ARTICHOKE, CHERRY TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD WITH ARTICHOKE-PESTO CROSTINI

Steps:

• For pesto:
• Place all ingredients in processor. Blend until finely chopped. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
• For salad:
• Whisk shallot, vinegar, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, mustard, and garlic in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
• Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over each baguette slice. Sprinkle parsley over crostini. Mix baby greens, artichoke hearts, and cherry tomatoes in very large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat lightly. Sprinkle feta over.
• Serve salad with crostini.

ARTICHOKE, ROMAINE AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Mince 1 jar artichoke hearts in processor. Mix in next 5 ingredients. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Add mayonnaise; whisk until smooth. Gradually whisk in oil. Cover; chill dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; keep chilled.)
• Combine lettuce, onion and tomatoes in bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among plates. Top with remaining artichokes and Parmesan.

CHERRY TOMATO CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the basil, oil, lime juice, sugar, salt and pepper, shake well.
• In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes and cucumber. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
• Refrigerate until serving.

BACON, LETTUCE, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH AIOLI DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp; transfer to paper towels. Crumble bacon coarsely. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet; reserve skillet.
• Place lettuce and tomatoes in large serving bowl. Heat bacon drippings in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, then mayonnaise and vinegar; whisk until blended, 30 to 40 seconds. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over lettuce and tomatoes and toss to coat. Sprinkle bacon over. Serve immediately.

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepperuntil combined and thickened. Add tomatoes, red onion, and parsley; toss to combine all ingredients.

CHERRY TOMATO AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place corn on the grill; cover and cook until husks are blackened, 15 to 20 minutes. Let sit until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Discard husk and silks; cut kernels off the cob.
• Combine corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, Gouda cheese, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix gently to blend.

CHERRY TOMATO CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, salt, lemon juice and Worcestershire. Whisk in olive oil.
• Spread lettuce on a platter and drizzle with dressing. Scatter tomatoes and anchovies over lettuce and drizzle with more dressing. Using a vegetable peeler or coarse grater, grate or shave cheese over the salad. Drizzle dressing over the plate and finish with pepper.