Best 9 Cherry Tomato Bacon And Basil Salad Recipes

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Cherry tomato bacon and basil salad is a delightful combination of sweet, salty, and savory flavors that make for a refreshing and satisfying meal. Bursting with seasonal cherry tomatoes, crispy bacon, and fragrant basil, this salad offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or a healthy and flavorful main course, this cherry tomato bacon and basil salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TOMATO BASIL SALAD



Tomato Basil Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil
5 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 pint red grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 pint yellow grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
16 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade, plus more if needed
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and stir, lightly frying for about a minute and removing from the heat before the garlic gets too brown (it can be golden). Pour it into a mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, balsamic, basil and some salt and pepper to the bowl. Toss to combine, and then taste and add more basil if needed, and more salt if needed.

CREAMY CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL, CORN AND ONION



Creamy Cherry Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil, Corn and Onion image

This cherry tomato-corn salad holds up well for summer picnics. Simply cut the raw corn from the cob -- no need to even cook it. Raisins are a surprise sweet addition.

Provided by USA WEEKEND Pam Anderson

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
salt, to taste
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups fresh corn kernels
¼ cup torn basil leaves
1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
½ cup raisins
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Salt tomatoes in a bowl and set aside. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and garlic; set aside. Add corn, basil, onion and raisins to tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, and toss with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 53 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD



Cherry Tomato Salad image

This recipe was passed on by a friend and has been passed on to many more friends. It is a colorful and delicious salad served in a self made vinaigrette. Always an excellent choice when entertaining for dinner.

Provided by Keren

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

40 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup pitted and sliced green olives
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced
2 green onions, minced
3 ounces pine nuts
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a big bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, green olives, back olives, and spring onion.
  • In a dry skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown, turning frequently. Stir into tomato mixture.
  • In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over salad, and gently stir to coat. Chill for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 939.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CHERRY TOMATO, BACON AND BASIL SALAD



Cherry Tomato, Bacon and Basil Salad image

Make and share this Cherry Tomato, Bacon and Basil Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Pork

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
6 slices lean bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil, plus
6 basil sprigs
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss together tomatoes, bacon and chopped basil.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Slowly whisk in olive oil in a steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • Pour dressing over tomatoes, toss lightly and garnish with basil sprigs.

CHERRY TOMATO AND BACON SALAD



Cherry Tomato and Bacon Salad image

Provided by lou23322

Time 29m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
6 slices lean, thick bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves, PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
6 fresh basil sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a bowl or container, toss together the tomatoes, bacon and chopped basil until the mixture is combined. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, salt and pepper and olive oil to combine. Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture, toss the salad lightly until it is coated well with the dressing. Garnish servings with basil sprigs.

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK BASIL DRESSING



Cherry Tomato Salad with Buttermilk Basil Dressing image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups red and yellow cherry tomatoes, some halved
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons finely chiffonade fresh basil leaves
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Add the cherry tomatoes to a large serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, basil, shallots, and garlic. Season with pepper, to taste. Drizzle dressing over tomatoes and toss. Serve immediately.

ROASTED VIDALIA ONION, CHERRY TOMATO, AND BACON SALAD



Roasted Vidalia Onion, Cherry Tomato, and Bacon Salad image

Categories     Salad     Onion     Tomato     Side     Bake     Quick & Easy     Basil     Bacon     Summer     Gourmet     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 Vidalia onions (about 2 pounds, available seasonally at specialty produce markets and some supermarkets), peeled
2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
6 slices of lean bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
1/3 cup minced fresh basil or parsley leaves
1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Season the onions with salt and pepper, wrap them individually in foil, and bake them in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until they are tender. Let the onions cool in the foil and discard the foil. Chop the onions coarse, discarding the root ends, and in a bowl toss them with the tomatoes, the bacon, and the basil. In a small bowl whisk together the garlic paste, the vinegars, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk dressing until it is emulsified. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss the salad well, and serve it, chilled or room temperature, with grilled chicken or beef.

BARLEY, CORN, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING



Barley, Corn, and Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Herb     Tomato     Vegetable     Freeze/Chill     High Fiber     Summer     Chill     Gourmet

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups medium barley
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup white-wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, rinsed and spun dry
2/3 cup vegetable oil
3 cups cooked fresh corn kernels (cut from about 6 ears)
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved or, if large, quartered

Steps:

  • In a kettle bring 10 cups water to a boil, stir in the barley and the salt, and simmer the barley, covered, for 40 minutes, or until it is tender. Drain the barley in a colander, rinse it under cold water, and drain it well. In a blender blend the vinegar, the basil, the oil, and salt to taste until the dressing is emulsified. In a very large bowl toss the barley with the dressing and the corn and stir in the tomatoes gently. Chill the salad, covered, for 1 hour. The salad may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD



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Make and share this Cherry Tomato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pint cherry tomatoes
6 slices bacon
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
6 leaves romaine lettuce
2 tablespoons chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Wash and stem tomatoes. Dry completely.
  • Cook bacon until very crisp; drain thoroughly on paper towels.
  • Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and basil. Pour over tomatoes, crumble bacon over all, and stir to coat tomatoes with dressing. Serve on lettuce leaves, sprinkled with chives.
  • Serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.2, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 358.4, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2, Protein 3.3

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and flavorful cherry tomatoes for the best taste.
  • Use high-quality bacon for the best flavor. Look for bacon that is thick-cut and has a good amount of marbling.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil. However, fresh basil will give the salad a much better flavor.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the salad to brighten up the flavors.
  • Serve the salad immediately after making it. This will prevent the tomatoes from wilting.

Conclusion:

This cherry tomato, bacon, and basil salad is a delicious and easy-to-make summer dish. It is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side salad. The combination of sweet tomatoes, salty bacon, and fresh basil is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy summer salad, give this cherry tomato, bacon, and basil salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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