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Cherry Tomato Basil Salad
Amy

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.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Toss together the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, corn kernels and remainder of sliced basil with a bit of salt & pepper.
  3. Drizzle basil oil on top (however much you want), along with a splash of balsamic vinegar.
  4. Top with pine nuts and red pepper flakes. Serve with the remaining basil oil on the side.
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