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cherry tomato, basil, and goat cheese salad

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WhiteWolf68 avatar
Canandaigua, NY
Updated on Apr 10, 2026

A great spring or summer side dish to any meal.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This light and refreshing cherry tomato, basil, and goat cheese salad will be a wonderful addition to your summer menu. The tomato medley is almost sweet compared to the remaining ingredients. It's lightly dressed with a tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Thinly sliced fresh basil adds another layer of sweet and peppery flavor. When mixed with the tangy goat cheese and salty capers, it's a delicious summer side dish. This will be great alongside a piece of grilled fish or chicken.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 15 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup minced scallions
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove fresh garlic, finely minced
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained

How To Make cherry tomato, basil, and goat cheese salad

Test Kitchen Tips
Don't love goat cheese? Feta cheese would be a great substitute.
  • Put the tomatoes, scallions, and basil in a large bowl and toss.
    Step 1
    Put the tomatoes, scallions, and basil in a large bowl and toss.
  • Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
    Step 2
    In a small bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Pour over the tomato mixture and toss.
    Step 3
    Pour over the tomato mixture and toss.
  • Place the tomato mixture in a shallow serving bowl or on a platter. Top with the crumbled goat cheese and sprinkle with the capers.
    Step 4
    Place the tomato mixture in a shallow serving bowl or on a platter. Top with the crumbled goat cheese and sprinkle with the capers.
  • Drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
    Step 5
    Drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Add a bit more of the cracked pepper if desired and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 148kcal, carbohydrates: 4g, cholesterol: 13mg, fat: 1g, fiber: 1g, protein: 7g, saturated fat: 5g, sodium: 363mg, sugar: 1g, unsaturated fat: 7g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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