Delicious Marinated Tomatoes
Elevate your summer meals with these vibrant marinated tomatoes, bursting with flavor and color. Perfect as a side dish or topping for grilled meats, this easy recipe combines fresh ripe tomatoes with aromatic basil, tangy balsamic vinegar, and rich extra virgin olive oil. With minimal ingredients and preparation time, you’ll create a culinary masterpiece that will impress friends and family at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh ripe tomatoes (about 4 large heirloom tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash the tomatoes under cold water and slice them into wedges or halves.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add torn basil leaves to the marinade and stir gently to release their aromatic oils.
- Toss the tomato pieces in the marinade until well-coated.
- Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the fridge.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or bruschetta topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 137
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg