This Grape and Tomato Salad brings fresh and vibrant flavors to the plate. It consists of sweet and juicy grapes, tomatoes, and herbs, and is flavored with pantry staple seasonings!
Making the Grape and Tomato Salad is easy and perfect for spring and summer. It is simple but full of flavor, bright, colorful, sweet, tangy, and delicious!
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Fresh and Delicious Grape and Tomato Salad
I love adding grapes to various salads, as they provide delicious, fresh, fruity, and sweet flavors. This time, I am sharing a salad recipe with grapes as the star ingredient of the dish.
This Grape and Tomato Salad is easy to make with only a few ingredients. It is bright, vibrant, and colorful and immediately provides a cooling effect.
While I enjoy grapes as a fruit, sometimes I like to sprinkle some chaat masala on top to add flavor to the sweetness of the grapes. The idea of using chaat masala inspired me to make this salad full of flavors with only pantry staple ingredients.
You can enjoy this dish as a salad, side dish, or healthy snack between meals. Making the Grape and Tomato Salad is easy and comes together within 10 minutes.
I added grape tomatoes to this salad, but you can add cherry tomatoes. You can also add medley tomatoes, a variety of mixed small tomatoes, to add more color to the plate.
You can also add more elements to this salad. Please keep reading the post; in the variations section, you will find ideas for customizing the recipe.
Why You Will Love This Salad
- Grape and Tomato Salad is vibrant and brings fresh flavors to the plate.
- It is easy and quick to make with only a few ingredients.
- This salad is dairy-free, flavorful, delicious, bright, and appetizing.
- It is perfect for a salad or a healthy snack between meals.
- The recipe requires only pantry staple seasonings.
- You can easily customize the recipe by adding your favorite elements.
Ingredients and Notes
- Grapes: I used a mix of green and red grapes. You can use only one type of grapes: green, red, or black.
- Tomatoes: I added grape tomatoes to the salad, but cherry tomatoes or medley tomatoes can also be used.
- Ground Roasted Cumin: Crushed, toasted cumin seeds give this salad a unique flavor. If you don’t have ground roasted cumin in your pantry, it’s easy and quick to make. Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add cumin seeds. Toast the seeds until they are fragrant and turn brown, stirring continuously for 30-45 seconds. With a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder, grind the seeds to a coarse powder and use it for the recipe.
- Salt and Pepper: Add salt and pepper to taste. I like adding sea salt to this salad, but you can also use pink or table salt.
- Chaat Masala: It pairs well with grapes and adds more flavor to the salad.
- Sweetener: If you prefer, add maple syrup or honey. Although adding the sweetener is optional, it enhances the flavors.
- Cilantro: Finely chopped cilantro brings pleasant and earthy flavors to the salad.
- Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice brightens the grape and tomato salad and adds zing.
How To Make Grape and Tomato Salad
- Cut the grapes and tomatoes in half.
- If you prefer smaller bites, cut them into four pieces.
- Add the chopped grapes and tomatoes to a mixing bowl.
- Add ground cumin, salt, pepper, chaat masala, and sweetener and toss well.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings as required.
- Add chopped cilantro and lemon juice and mix.
- Serve the Grape and Tomato Salad immediately or refrigerate until serving.
Storing Suggestions
This Grape and Tomato Salad is best served on the same day it is made. However, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for two days.
Variations
Add More Veggies: Add chopped bell peppers, celery, turnips, or cucumbers.
Fruits: You can add diced apples or orange pieces to this salad.
Mint Leaves: Fresh mint leaves will enhance the freshness of this Grape and Tomato Salad.
Spice: Make the salad mildly spicy by adding a pinch of red chili powder or cayenne pepper.
Cheese: Top the salad with soft goat cheese, ricotta, or cottage cheese.
Paneer: Adding small paneer cubes or crumbled Chhena will make the salad nutritious and creamy.
Sprouted Mung Beans: Sprouted mung beans will add protein and make the salad filling and satisfying.
Helpful Tips For Grape and Tomato Salad
Grapes: This salad can be made using a mix of colored grapes or only one type: green, red, or black. Choose sweet grapes for the best results.
Make-Ahead: This salad is quick and can be prepared in 10 minutes. However, if you still want to make it in advance, mix all the ingredients except the salt and cilantro. Refrigerate the salad until serving time. When ready to serve, add salt and cilantro and toss well.
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Grape and Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 1½ cups grapes, cut into halves (I used a mix of red and green)
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
- 2 teaspoon ground roasted cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chaat masala
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- Lemon juice to taste
Instructions
- Cut the grapes and tomatoes in halves. If you prefer smaller bites, cut into four pieces.
- Add the chopped grapes and tomatoes to a mixing bowl. Add ground cumin, salt, pepper, chaat masala, and sweetener and toss well.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings as required. Add chopped cilantro and lemon juice, mix, and serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
Storing Suggestions
- This Grape and Tomato Salad is best served on the same day it is made. However, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for two days.
Notes
- Grapes: This salad can be made using a mix of colored grapes or only green, red, or black grapes. Choose sweet grapes for the best results.
- Make-Ahead: This salad is quick and can be prepared in 10 minutes. However, if you still want to make it in advance, mix all the ingredients except the salt and cilantro. Refrigerate the salad until serving time. When ready to serve, add salt and cilantro and toss well.
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