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Fresh Tomato Basil Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Sweet red and yellow tomatoes make this easy summer salad. Basil, olive oil, and salt and pepper are all you need to make this light salad. 

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tomato basil salad
Servings: 5 -6 Servings
Author: Michelle
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 pint yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 pint red cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 basil leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste, optional
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil and chopped tomatoes. Toss together.
  2. Slice the basil leaves in thin strips (stack the basil leaves on top of each other, roll like a cigar, and slice). Toss chopped basil leaves in with the tomatoes.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Enjoy!