Marinated Tomatoes
Elevate your summer side dishes with these vibrant and flavor-packed Marinated Tomatoes, a recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a show-stopping dish. Juicy, ripe tomatoes soak up a tangy-sweet marinade made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and a touch of honey, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Fresh basil and parsley add a burst of herbal freshness, making this no-cook recipe ideal for warm days. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep (plus marination time), these marinated tomatoes are perfect as a refreshing side, a colorful salad topper, or a rustic bruschetta on toasted bread. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or preparing a quick weekday meal, this dish is a surefire way to highlight the season's best produce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Cut each tomato into thick slices (about 1/2 inch) or into wedges, depending on your preferred presentation.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the marinade is well mixed.
Finely chop the fresh basil leaves and parsley, then add them to the marinade. Stir gently to combine.
Place the sliced tomatoes in the bowl with the marinade, tossing carefully to ensure all pieces are coated evenly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. For even better flavor, refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
When ready to serve, remove the bowl from the refrigerator and let the tomatoes sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. This allows the flavors to fully develop and come to life.
Serve as a side dish, salad topper, or on toasted bread for a quick and easy appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.5 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1223 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1876 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
