Description
Experience the burst of flavor that marinated tomatoes bring to your meals with this simple and delightful recipe. Perfect for adding a fresh twist to grilled meats, sandwiches, or salads, these vibrant tomatoes are marinated in a blend of olive oil, vinegar, and aromatic herbs. With just a few minutes of preparation, you can create a delicious side dish that enhances any dining experience. Ideal for BBQs, picnics, or family dinners, marinated tomatoes are not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrition, making them a healthy choice that everyone will love.
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 to taste
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Choose fresh, juicy tomatoes from your local market.
- Prepare the tomatoes by slicing them into halves or quarters.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, lemon juice, diced red onion, minced garlic, basil, parsley, sea salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the marinade over the sliced tomatoes and cover them. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg