Tomato Salad with Pine Nuts and Pomegranate Molasses

A vibrant summer salad featuring sweet cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, and golden raisins dressed with pomegranate molasses. The combination of fresh basil, red onion, and tangy-sweet dressing creates a perfect balance of flavors.

6 servings
34 min

Ingredients

  • cup chopped golden raisins
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • cup pine nuts
  • 1 lb small tomatoes
  • ½ small red onion
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup basil leaves
  • 2 Tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • to taste Kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine raisins and vinegar in a large bowl; let sit until raisins soften, 15-20 minutes.

    20 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, toast pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Let cool.

    7 min

  3. 3.

    Add pine nuts, tomatoes, red onion, and oil to bowl with raisins; season with salt and gently toss to combine. Add basil and toss once more.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Transfer salad to a platter and drizzle pomegranate molasses over.

    2 min