Cherry Tomato Salad

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 341 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a big bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, green olives, back olives, and spring onion.

Step 2

In a dry skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown, turning frequently. Stir into tomato mixture.

Step 3

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.