Grape tomatoes, owing to their sweet, juicy, and firm texture, are a wonderful addition to any salad. They burst with flavor and add a vibrant pop of color, making them perfect for refreshing summer salads. Whether you prefer a simple vinaigrette dressing or a more complex balsamic glaze, there are endless ways to create a delicious grape tomato salad. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for grape tomato salad, ensuring you have a delightful and flavorful dish that will be the star of any gathering.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
ASPARAGUS AND GRAPE TOMATO SALAD
This colorful, light salad was a hit at our church's cooking club. It's easy to assemble and delicious, too. -Dorothy Buhr, Ogden, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the asparagus and zucchini in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 2 minutes. Rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, zucchini, tomatoes, onions and parsley. , Whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, seasoned salt and mustard; pour over asparagus mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and sunflower kernels if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GOAT CHEESE IN GRAPE LEAVES WITH TOMATO AND OLIVE SALAD
Provided by Cindy Pawlcyn
Categories Cheese Olive Tomato Appetizer No-Cook Vegetarian Goat Cheese Summer Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 12 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk 1/2 cup oil, thyme, and black pepper in small bowl to blend. Arrange grape leaves, vein side up, on work surface. Dip each cheese round into thyme oil and place in center of 1 grape leaf. Fold sides of leaves over cheese; fold up bottom and continue to roll up, enclosing cheese completely. Arrange wrapped cheeses, seam side down, on platter. Brush lightly with some thyme oil. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead; keep chilled. Cover remaining thyme oil and store at room temperature.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar, and mustard in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Slightly overlap tomato slices on large platter. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with half of olives.
- Place wrapped cheese rounds on grill, seam side down. Grill until cheese softens and leaves begin to char, about 2 minutes per side. Arrange cheeses atop tomatoes. Sprinkle with remaining olives.
- Brush bread slices with remaining thyme oil. Grill bread until beginning to brown, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Cut toasts diagonally in half. Serve cheese, passing toasts separately.
HONEYDEW-GRAPE TOMATO SALAD
This is a unique combination of fruit and vegetable items that makes a good side dish to a grilled meal. Make 4 to 48 hours ahead of use, and keep refrigerated until eating.
Provided by S. Fiegen
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 4h30m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the honeydew melon, grape tomatoes, and green bell peppers in a large bowl. Whisk together the vegetable oil, lemon juice, sugar, basil, and pepper in another bowl, and pour over the honeydew mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, up to 48 hours, before serving, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 19.7 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
FAST, FRESH GRAPE TOMATO SALAD
Super simple yet delicious and beautiful, this grape tomato salad rounds out any meal adding loads of bright red color and tantalizing flavor. Sweetened rice vinegar adds a bit of sugar and acid, and the olive oil helps the body to absorb the lycopene in the tomatoes. Hint: replace the oregano with another dried spice that compliments your meal.
Provided by Jane Cooks It Up
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix tomatoes, olive oil, rice vinegar, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Crumble oregano between fingers to release flavor and add to the tomatoes; stir to coat. Season with salt. Let flavors marinate before serving, 5 minutes or up to an hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 4.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
CUCUMBER, GRAPE TOMATO AND DILL SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put shallot, mustard, and vinegar in a blender, and blend. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in oil. Toss cucumber and dill in the vinaigrette with fennel seeds and chile. Fold in the tomatoes.
GREEN BEAN AND GRAPE TOMATO SALAD WITH KALAMATA VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Olive Tomato Side Low/No Sugar Green Bean Summer Bon Appétit Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine olives, shallots, lemon juice, mustard, anchovy paste, lemon peel, thyme, and dried crushed red pepper in processor. Blend until finely chopped. With machine running, gradually add oil and blend until almost smooth. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water just until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Refresh beans under cold water; pat dry with paper towels. (Vinaigrette and beans can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)
- Toss beans, tomatoes, and vinaigrette in large bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
GRAPE TOMATO MOZZARELLA SALAD
Linda Haas created this fuss-free recipe after tasting something similar on a cruise. It makes a speedy and summery, light bite at home in Tenmile, Oregon. LINDA'S TIP: "To make it even lighter, use a fat-free Italian dressing."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Arrange the onion, cucumber, tomatoes, basil and mozzarella on salad plates. Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HEIRLOOM GRAPE TOMATO SALAD
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 21m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare the vinaigrette, just before use. Place the lemon in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until the essential oils in the skin are released. Since the lemon will be hot coming from the microwave, you will need to set it aside briefly, until it cools just enough to handle.
- Pour vinegar into a blender, turn it on, and then squeeze in lemon juice from the microwaved lemon. Leaving the blender running, add 1 at a time through the feed opening: garlic, mustard, chives, basil, and yogurt, and blend until smooth. While keeping the blender running, add oil through the feed opening in a slow stream.
- Mix together tomatoes, celery, and scallions and toss with dressing.
GRILLED EGGPLANT, GRAPE TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD WITH AMAZING BASIL, PARSLEY, AND CAPER SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high. (You can only hold your hand there for a few seconds at that heat.) Wash the eggplants if needed and cut off both ends. Cut the eggplants lengthwise, brush both sides with olive oil, and season the cut side with salt and pepper Lay eggplants on the grill cut side down, and cook until you see nice grill marks (about 5-7 minutes.) Turn eggplants and cook about 5 minutes more on the other side, or until eggplant is softened and nicely browned. Remove eggplant to a cutting board to cool. Make the amazing sauce while the eggplants cool. If needed, wash and spin dry the basil and parsley leaves. Slice the garlic cloves, then use a food processor fitted with a steel blade to chop the basil, parsley, and garlic. Add the Dijon, capers, and lemon juice and process until ingredients are well blended; then add the olive oil and process about 30 seconds more. Cut grape tomatoes in half. When eggplant is cool enough to handle, cut it into slices about 1 inch thick. Gently combine the eggplant and tomato halves in a bowl and stir in enough sauce to coat the ingredients (about 1/4 cup). Stir in the crumbled Feta and serve salad warm or at room temperature. Even though tomatoes are best when they haven't been refrigerated, this was not bad after it had been the fridge overnight. It didn't last much longer than that though.
GRAPE TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALAD
This recipe is out of a Costco cookbook and it is one of the best salads I've ever had. I made it for a potluck and everyone wanted the recipe. You don't want to use avocados that are too ripe or it will be mushy.
Provided by Payshients Renee
Categories Vegan
Time 15m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together olive oil and vinegar in a salad bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Put the remaining ingredients in the bowl. Toss to combine.
- Season again to taste.
GRAPE TOMATO AND CHEESE CURD SALAD
Make and share this Grape Tomato and Cheese Curd Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Boomette
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Dressing: In a salad bowl, mix all ingredients.
- Add all the ingredients for the salad. Add salt and pepper.
GRAPE TOMATO SALAD
A nice simple, tasty tomato salad
Provided by Monika Rosales
Categories Other Salads
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. cut the grape tomatoes in half (length wise)place in a bowl
- 2. combine with the rest of the ingredients and chill at least 1 hour.
SEARED SHRIMP, SCALLOP AND GRAPE TOMATO COUSCOUS SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by KimChi381
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1 Bring water and ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt, and pepper to taste, to a boil over high heat in a saucepan. Gradually stir in couscous; remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool, uncovered. 2 Pat shrimp and scallops dry. Heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of olive oil over high heat in a skillet until very hot. Sear shrimp, turning once, for about 1 minute per side or just until pink and opaque; transfer to a bowl. Add scallops to skillet and sear for about 2 minutes or until brown and crisp on the bottom (don't try to turn them too soon or they'll tear); flip over and sear for 1 to 2 minutes or until browned and just opaque inside. Transfer to bowl with shrimp; set aside. 3 Add grape tomatoes to skillet and cook, shaking pan often, for about 3 minutes or until browned and just softened; transfer to a plate. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add shallots and thyme and sauté for 2 minutes or until softened. Pour in vinegar and bring to a boil, deglazing pan. 4 Transfer shallot mixture to a large bowl, scraping pan well. Whisk in remaining oil, mustard and ¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper. Pour half of the dressing over shrimp and scallops; toss to coat. Add couscous and diced zucchini to large bowl and toss to coat with dressing. 5 Arrange greens on individual serving plates, top with couscous and tomatoes. Arrange shrimp and scallops on top and drizzle salads with remaining dressing from bowl.
ROASTED GRAPE TOMATO PANZANELLA SALAD
This Panzanella salad tastes like summer. From the fresh cucumber to the sweetness of the roasted tomatoes, and the saltiness of Kalamata olives there are layers and layers of flavors in this side salad. Creamy Fontina cheese marinates in the dressing and absorbs those tangy flavors. What's the star, though, is the homemade...
Provided by Linda Dalton
Categories Other Salads
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- 1. To make the croutons: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly rub it with olive oil and set aside.
- 2. In a large saucepan over medium heat melt butter and oil. When the butter starts to foam and/or bubble, add the garlic and cook for 10 seconds.
- 3. Now add the bread cubes. With tongs or a large spoon, coat the cubes with the butter-oil-garlic mixture.
- 4. Turn off the heat and add salt and pepper.
- 5. Place seasoned cubes in a medium-size brown paper bag and add the Parmesan cheese. Shake the bag until cheese coats the cubes.
- 6. Place cheese-coated bread cubes on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through the baking process.
- 7. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
- 8. To make the salad: Pre heat oven to 400 degrees. Line another baking sheet with aluminum foil and give the grape tomatoes a quick bath in olive oil. Place tomatoes on a baking sheet, and liberally sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 15 minutes until tomatoes begin to split. Let cool.
- 9. To make the dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake to combine.
- 10. In a large bowl combine cooled tomatoes, croutons, cucumber, onion, olives, and cheese.
- 11. Toss salad with dressing.
- 12. Let flavors meld before serving. Serve in sturdy lettuce cups.
Tips:
- Choose the right tomatoes: Use ripe, flavorful grape tomatoes for the best results. Look for tomatoes that are plump and have a deep red color.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme add a burst of flavor to the salad. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use less since they are more concentrated.
- Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Overdressing the salad will make it soggy and bland.
- Let the salad marinate: Marinating the salad for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld and develop. This will result in a more flavorful salad.
- Serve the salad chilled: Chilled grape tomato salad is the perfect refreshing side dish for a summer cookout or picnic.
Conclusion:
Grape tomato salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a salad that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give grape tomato salad a try!
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