Crunchy Cherry Tomato Salad With Carrots & Ce

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, crisp salad featuring sweet tomatoes and crunchy carrots tossed in a tangy vinaigrette.
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Crunchy Cherry Tomato Salad With Carrots & Ce

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 21.6

Description

This refreshing Crunchy Cherry Tomato Salad is a burst of color and texture on every plate. The natural sweetness of firm cherry tomatoes pairs perfectly with the crisp bite of julienned carrots and celery. A light, tangy dressing made with cider vinegar, a hint of brown sugar, and aromatic safflower oil coats the vegetables without overwhelming them. Fresh basil adds a fragrant herbal note that elevates the simple ingredients. This salad is incredibly versatile, making it an ideal side dish for summer barbecues, a light lunch option, or a quick addition to a weeknight dinner. It tastes even better when allowed to marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours, letting the flavors meld together beautifully.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the sliced carrots, diced celery, and thinly sliced green onions to the bowl with the tomatoes.
  3. In a small dish, whisk together the safflower oil, water, cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, celery seed, salt, and freshly ground pepper until the sugar is dissolved.
  4. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
  5. Cover the bowl airtight and refrigerate for up to 5 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Just before serving, toss the salad with the finely julienned fresh basil.
  7. Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, sugar, or vinegar if desired, then transfer to a serving dish using a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 21.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 6.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4.7g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Sugars 3.1g
Protein 1.1g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cherry tomato salad, carrot salad, crunchy salad, vegan salad, fresh vegetable salad, cider vinaigrette, summer side dish, light lunch, healthy salad, basil dressing, celery salad, marinated vegetables, easy salad recipe, picnic food, gluten-free salad
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