Grilled Cherry Tomato Skewers with Herb Vinaigrette
These grilled cherry tomato skewers are served with a bright herb vinaigrette and creamy crumbled feta. It’s an easy summer side dish ready in under 20 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 393kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Tomatoes
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 small wooden skewers soaked
For the Herb Vinaigrette
- 1 cup packed parsley
- ½ cup packed mint
- 1 small shallot roughly chopped
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- ½ cup crumbled feta
- Fresh mint leaves
- Flaky salt
- Extra drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Prep the Skewers: Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes.
- Prep the Tomatoes. In a bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper and thread 4–5 tomatoes onto each skewer.
- Make the Herb Vinaigrette. In a blender or small food processor, combine the parsley, mint, shallot, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and bright green.
- Grill the Skewers. Heat a grill to medium-high. Grill the skewers for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the tomatoes are lightly charred and blistered but still holding their shape.
- Assemble. Spread the herb vinaigrette onto the bottom of a serving platter.
- Arrange the grilled tomato skewers on top, sprinkle with crumbled feta and fresh mint leaves, then finish with flaky salt and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Soak Wooden Skewers: If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- Don't Overcook the Tomatoes: Grill the skewers just until the tomatoes begin to blister and develop a light char. You want them to still be intact so they stay on the skewers.
- Make the Herb Vinaigrette Ahead: The herb vinaigrette can be made up to one week in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Let it come to room temperature and give it a good stir before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 1111mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2162IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 2mg