Description
These Easy Marinated Tomatoes are a simple and flavorful dish perfect for summer. Fresh tomatoes are tossed in a tangy dressing with herbs and garlic, creating a refreshing side or topping for salads and bruschetta.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomatoes:
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Tomatoes: Place the tomato wedges in a large mixing bowl.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, parsley, salt, pepper, and sugar if using.
- Marinate: Pour the dressing over the tomatoes and gently toss to coat evenly. Cover and let marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Serve as a side dish, salad topping, or bruschetta starter.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add thinly sliced red onion or crumbled feta to the marinade.
- If tomatoes are very juicy, strain slightly before serving to prevent excess liquid.
- Best enjoyed the same day for peak freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
