Add the olive oil and garlic to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until the garlic is golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool while preparing the tomatoes.

Quarter the cherry tomatoes or cut them a bit smaller if they’re on the larger size.

Add the cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar and the garlic/olive oil to a medium sized bowl and stir to combine.

Serve immediately or let it sit at room temperature for up to an hour before serving.