Quick And Easy Garden Tomatoes Recipe

This vibrant tomato salad bursts with fresh garden flavors! Perfect for using up an abundance of cherry tomatoes, this recipe is inspired by Taste of Home magazine. A simple vinaigrette brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes, creating a light and refreshing side dish or appetizer ready in under 20 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 187.1 kcal

Protein 7g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick And Easy Garden Tomatoes

Cherry Tomatoes
Green Onions
Olive Oil
Red Wine Vinegar
Garlic Cloves
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Feta Cheese
1/4 cup Kalamata olives (optional)

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How to Make Quick And Easy Garden Tomatoes

Wash and dry approximately 2 cups of cherry tomatoes.
Thinly slice 1/2 a medium red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
Arrange the cherry tomatoes and red onion slices on a serving platter.
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the tomatoes and onions.
Crumble 1/4 cup of feta cheese (or your preferred cheese) over the salad.
Add 1/4 cup of Kalamata olives (optional).
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

23g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Quick And Easy Garden Tomatoes?

Quick And Easy Garden Tomatoes takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Quick And Easy Garden Tomatoes?

Quick And Easy Garden Tomatoes has approximately 187.1 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 26 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Quick And Easy Garden Tomatoes?

The key ingredients for Quick And Easy Garden Tomatoes are Cherry Tomatoes, Green Onions, Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Garlic Cloves, Basil. See the full list with measurements above.