Description
This Fresh Cherry Tomato Salad with Olives is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for summertime gatherings or as a delicious side to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 40–50 cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup green olives pitted and sliced
- 1 6 ounce can black olives drained and sliced
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 1/2 cup nuts cashews or walnuts chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, white sugar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced green olives, sliced black olives, and finely chopped green onions to the bowl.
- Gently toss the salad until everything is well coated with the dressing.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top and toss lightly again.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
This salad is best served fresh but can be made ahead of time. For added flavor, let it sit in the fridge for a while before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Fresh Cherry Tomato Salad with Olives, cherry tomato salad, olive salad, summer salad, healthy salad