Description
Marinated Tomatoes are a quick, fresh, and flavorful side dish or snack, featuring juicy tomatoes soaked in a garlicky, herby marinade. Perfect for serving on toast, in salads, or alongside grilled meats.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes or vine-ripened tomatoes, halved or sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
- Optional: 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- Optional: 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- Optional: pinch of sugar
Instructions
- Wash and slice the tomatoes—halve cherry tomatoes or cut larger ones into thick slices.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the tomatoes and toss gently to coat them evenly with the marinade.
- Stir in chopped fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- Let the tomatoes marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Serve as a side, on toast, in salads, or chill for later use.
Notes
- For a sweeter taste, add a pinch of sugar or use balsamic glaze.
- Heirloom or grape tomatoes add color and texture variety.
- Add crumbled feta or mozzarella for a simple tomato salad.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Stir before serving to redistribute the marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
