Description
A refreshing and simple dish combining fresh basil and sunny flavors for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Wash and dry the basil leaves.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Toss the basil leaves and cherry tomatoes in the dressing.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: basil, sunny, fresh, salad, light meal