Description
This Marinated Tomatoes recipe offers a refreshing and flavorful way to enjoy ripe tomatoes, enhanced with a vibrant marinade of olive oil, red grape vinegar, fresh herbs, and garlic. Perfect as a salad or a side dish, these marinated tomatoes soak in all the bold flavors while chilling in the fridge for a couple of hours, making it an easy and healthy addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomatoes
- 1.5 pounds Ripe Tomatoes
Marinade
- 6 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Red Grape Vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- ⅓ cup Red Onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Basil, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dill, finely chopped
- Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomatoes: Rinse the tomatoes thoroughly, then pat them dry with a clean towel. Slice them into ⅓ inch thick slices and arrange the slices evenly in a large shallow dish.
- Make the Marinade: In a separate bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red grape vinegar, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, parsley, dill, salt, and freshly ground pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the Tomatoes: Pour the prepared marinade evenly over the arranged tomato slices, ensuring each slice is coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Refrigerate: Cover the dish with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. During this time, flip the tomato slices once to ensure even marination.
- Serve: After marinating, serve the tomatoes chilled as a refreshing salad or as a delicious side dish to complement your favorite meals. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe but firm tomatoes to hold their shape during marination.
- You can substitute red grape vinegar with red wine vinegar if preferred.
- Marinated tomatoes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for optimal freshness.
- Adjust the amount of salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- This recipe is great as a side dish for grilled meats, sandwiches, or pasta dishes.
Keywords: marinated tomatoes, tomato salad, Mediterranean salad, no-cook tomato recipe, fresh tomatoes, olive oil marinade, easy side dish