Cherry Tomatoes with Tropea Onions, Cherries and Crescenza

Introduction

At Mama Florence, we believe that the best dishes are often the simplest, relying on the incredible quality of fresh, seasonal ingredients. This recipe for Cherry Tomatoes with Tropea Onions, Cherries, and Crescenza is a testament to that philosophy. It's a vibrant symphony of flavors and textures, bringing together the natural sweetness of ripe cherry tomatoes and cherries, the mild, delicate bite of Tropea onions, and the creamy richness of Crescenza cheese. Perfect for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or an elegant appetizer, this salad captures the essence of a Tuscan summer on a plate. Get ready to surprise your palate with this unexpectedly harmonious combination!

Ingredients

4 servings

• Crescenza Cheese 250 grams
• Tropea Onion 0.5
• Apple Cider vinegar 0.5 cup
• Cherry Tomato 8
• Cherries as needed
• Extra-virgin olive oil as needed

Preparation

Prepare the Onions

Slice the red onion into the thinnest slices possible, and place in a bow of cold water and vinegar for  approximately 1 hour.

Prepare the vegetables

When the onions have soaked for 1 hour, wash and dry the tomatoes. Cut into quarters, and dress with  olive oil and salt. 

Wash and dry the cherries. Halve, remove the inside pit. Add to tomatoes, combine well. When onions are  done soaking, drain and squeeze out excess water (tip for this: place onions into clean kitchen cloth, and squeeze out the excess 

Finish the Dish

Slice the cheese into medium-thick slices (enough to hold their shape), place on individual dish.

Place a serving of the cherries  and tomatoes next the cheese slices. Top with the onions.

Drizzle olive oil on top, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.  Serve at room temperature.

Conclusion

This Cherry Tomatoes with Tropea Onions, Cherries, and Crescenza recipe is more than just a salad; it's an invitation to explore unexpected flavor pairings that delight the senses. The interplay of sweet, savory, and creamy textures makes it a memorable dish that's both effortless to prepare and impressive to serve. We hope you enjoy bringing a taste of Tuscan summer into your home with this unique and delicious creation. Buon appetito from Mama Florence!

Reviews

4.7 9 reviews

1. I made this three times in a fortnight, which tells you something.

   Marc L.

   Montreal, Canada · July 2026

2. Cleaning them took longer than the cooking. Worth it, but plan for it.

   Daniel O.

   Brooklyn, USA · June 2026

3. It looks like more effort than it is, which is precisely why I will make it again.

   Simon P.

   Calgary, Canada · March 2026

4. I read the whole thing before starting, as it suggests, and for once I was not scrambling halfway through.

   Sarah M.

   Boston, USA · February 2026

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