Description
Marinated tomatoes are a vibrant and refreshing side dish that adds a burst of flavor to any meal. This quick and easy recipe features ripe tomatoes soaked in a tangy marinade of olive oil, vinegar, and fresh herbs, making them the perfect complement to grilled meats, pasta dishes, or even as a standalone salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ripe tomatoes
- ½ red onion
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar (or balsamic vinegar)
- ½ lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Select fresh tomatoes from your local market. Slice cherry tomatoes in halves or quarters; cut larger varieties into ⅓-inch thick slices.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, diced red onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the marinade evenly over the sliced tomatoes and gently toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving for maximum flavor enhancement.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg