Lemon Tomato Salad

Overhead shot of cherry tomato salad in grey bowl.

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 35

Cooling time: 10

Total Time: 1

Servings: people

Calories: 95kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

This Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons is the perfect side dish. Sweet tomatoes combine with a tangy vinaigrette and delicious roasted lemons.

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Ingredients

2 lemons halved horizontally, seeds removed, and cut into paper-thin slices
3 Tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 2/3 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/3 cup parsley finely chopped
½ cup mint leaves finely chopped
½ cup red onion halved crosswise and thinly sliced into half rings (about ½ onion)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325ºF.
Fill a small saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add 2 lemons sliced and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain well. Combine 1 TBSP oil, ½ teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add lemon slices and mix well to combine. Spread the lemon slices out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with a silpat or parchment paper. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Combine the 2 2/3 cups cherry tomatoes, remaining 2 TBSP oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1/3 cup parsley, ½ cup mint leaves and ½ cup red onion in a bowl. Add the lemon slices and stir gently to combine. Taste for seasoning and adjust as desired with additional salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tip

To easily cut tomatoes in half, use two deli container lids and sandwich the tomatoes between them. Press down gently on the top lid while you slice through horizontally with a knife. Total game changer!

Variations

With Mozzarella: Throw some cubed mozzarella or pearl mozzarella balls into this salad for a delicious twist. Or, add in these marinated mozzarella balls.
With Cucumber: Some diced cucumber would add a yummy, refreshing crunch to this salad.
With Feta: Add some cubed feta to this salad for a salty, creamy kick.
With Balsamic. Swap out the red wine vinegar for balsamic.

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