Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe
Robust with bright tomatoes and spiked with herbs, celery, and bacon, this cherry tomato salad is a vibrant addition to the summer table. Its big flavor means it's satisfying enough to serve on its own, or serve it as a side for grilled meats.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 ribs celery (sliced thin on the diagonal)
- 6 slices cooked bacon (chopped coarsely)
- 6 green onions (sliced thin on the diagonal)
- ½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- 2 teaspoons celery seed
- ½ teaspoon nigella seed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- fine sea salt (as needed)
Instructions
Making the salad.
- Toss the tomatoes, celery, and bacon together in a medium mixing bowl until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Add the green onions, parsley, and dill, and then toss lightly. Sprinkle the salad with celery and nigella, then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt as needed.
- Let the salad rest about 3 to 5 minutes before serving, or transfer it to a container and store in the frefrigerator for up to 3 days.
