Sour Cherry & Tomato Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A refreshing summer salad where tart cherries and vine-ripened tomatoes meet a vibrant lemon-herb dressing for a perfect balance of sweet and sour. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs pitted sour cherries, cherry tomatoes, red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 185 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted sour cherries
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Thinly slice red onion and toss with 1 tbsp water in a small bowl to mellow sharpness; let sit for 10 minutes while preparing dressing.
2. Step 2: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified and slightly thickened.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine sour cherries, cherry tomatoes, and drained red onion. Add half the dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Gently fold in torn basil leaves and drizzle with remaining dressing. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving at room temperature.