Cherry Tomato and Lemon Salad

A bright and refreshing salad combining sweet cherry tomatoes with tangy lemon segments, finished with fresh chives and olive oil. Perfect as a light summer side dish.

4 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • 2 whole lemons
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 lb cherry tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons chives
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Finely grate enough zest from 1 lemon to measure 2 teaspoons. Trim ends of both lemons, then stand lemons on a cut side and cut peel, including all white pith, from lemons with a sharp paring knife (discard peel). Cut segments free from membranes, then cut segments crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces. Toss lemon segments gently with sugar in a bowl.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Stir in remaining ingredients and zest, then let stand, covered, at room temperature 15 minutes (to allow flavors to develop).

    15 min

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