Marinated Tomatoes
Marinated tomatoes are a delightful way to enhance your meals with a burst of flavor and freshness. This easy, vibrant dish features ripe tomatoes marinated in a luscious blend of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and fresh herbs, creating a harmonious balance that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect as a side dish or a refreshing salad, these marinated tomatoes shine at summer gatherings, barbecues, or as an everyday accompaniment to your favorite proteins. With just a few simple ingredients, you can transform ordinary tomatoes into an extraordinary culinary experience that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ripe tomatoes
- ½ red onion
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes into desired shapes (halves for cherry tomatoes or wedges for larger varieties) and arrange them on a large plate.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, diced red onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, chopped parsley, sea salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the marinade over the sliced tomatoes, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Cover the plate with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and let marinate for at least two hours in the refrigerator (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- Before serving, gently toss the tomatoes in their marinade again to redistribute flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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