Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• divided
• 1 shallot
• finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon (or more) red wine vinegar
• Kosher salt
• freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut half of cherry tomatoes in half.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add shallot and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Add halved and whole tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to release juices, 4-6 minutes.

5. 5

   Mash some of tomatoes with a spoon.

6. 6

   Add 1 tablespoon vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Serve warm or room temperature; add chives just before serving.

8. 8

   DO AHEAD: Vinaigrette can be made (without chives) 2 days ahead.

9. 9

   Cover and chill.

10. 10

    Bring to room temperature and stir in chives.