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Charreed grape tomatoes, red onion and celery on a white plate

Charred Grape Tomato Salad

Course: Salad
Keyword: Grape Tomato
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Love grape tomatoes for their taste and nutrition but need new recipes? This Charred Grape Tomato Salad is a perfect vibrant colored side for any meal, but works great over pasta for meatless meals.
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Ingredients

  • 1 pint Grape Tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3-5 slices Red Onion, sliced very thinly
  • 1 stalk Celery, sliced very thinly
  • 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Basil
  • Ground Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat cast iron or heavy skillet over medium high heat until very hot. Add olive oil. Once olive oil starts to shimmer and separate, add entire carton of grape tomatoes to pan, being careful to avoid splashing. Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt.
  • Don't touch skillet for a few minutes, allowing the tomatoes to sit and char lightly. Once they begin to char, shake skillet occasionally to move tomatoes around while they cook.
  • Make dressing: combine vinegar, honey and spices in medium bowl. Add onion and celery and toss to coat. Include coarsely chopped celery leaves if available.
  • When tomatoes reach desired tenderness, after about 6 minutes, toss into dressing with other vegetables. Don't forget to scrape the oil from the skillet into the bowl as well.
  • Toss to coat and serve warm or cold.