Cherry Tomato Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Dressing prepared from red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and Dijon mustard. Seasoned with salt and pepper and tossed with halved grape tomatoes and thinly sliced fresh basil.

Ingredients -

2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
Coarse Salt, to taste
Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste
2 cup halved Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
2 tablespoons thinly sliced Fresh Basil

Preparation:

1. Add red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and Dijon mustard to a medium salad bowl.

2. Whisk to combine.

3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. Fold in the tomatoes and fresh basil. Toss to coat.

Salad Making Tips

Cherry Tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes are small tomatoes packed with flavor. Cherry tomatoes are usually served raw in salads; whole, halved or quartered.

Salad Making Tips

Fresh Basil

Basil is a leafy plant from the mint family. There are a number of varieties of basil including lemon basil, anise basil, clove basil and cinnamon basil, each tasting similarly to its name. Most basil is green in color, although purple basil can be found. Basil is available year round, but summer is the peak harvest.

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