Yellow Pear and Cherry Tomato Salad

This makes a pretty salad, plain red tomatoes are just not enough anymore. Points 1.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons sherry wine vinegar or 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1  tablespoon  minced shallot
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups yellow pear tomatoes, halved
• 1 1⁄2 cups  orange cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 1⁄2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4  large fresh basil leaves, cut into slender ribbons

Directions

1. To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, combine the vinegar and shallot and let stand for 15 minutes.
2. Add the olive oil, salt and pepper and whisk until well blended.
3. In a large serving or salad bowl, toss together all the tomatoes.
4. Pour the vinaigrette over the tomatoes, add the basil shreds and toss gently to mix well and coat evenly.
5. Serve immediately.