Cherry Tomato Basil Salad
This Cherry Tomato Basil Salad is a vibrant celebration of summer’s freshest flavors, ready in just minutes. Juicy, sun-ripened cherry tomatoes burst with sweetness, perfectly balanced by the aromatic punch of fresh basil.
Ingredients
basil oil
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2-3 basil leaves plus more to toss into the salad
- squeeze of lemon
salad
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- ⅔ cup small mozzarella balls halved
- ½ cup raw corn kernels
- a few sliced basil leaves
- drizzle of balsamic vinegar
- salt & pepper
- ¼ cup pine nuts optional
- pinch red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Make the basil oil by very finely chopping 3-4 of your basil leaves, and mixing with the olive oil and a small squeeze of lemon. (you can also do this in a food processor). Let that sit while you assemble everything else.
- Toss together the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, corn kernels and remainder of sliced basil with a bit of salt & pepper.
- Drizzle basil oil on top (however much you want), along with a splash of balsamic vinegar.
- Top with pine nuts and red pepper flakes. Serve with the remaining basil oil on the side.
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