Marinated Tomatoes for Your Salad or As a Side Dish
Transform your salads and side dishes with these vibrant and flavorful Marinated Tomatoes! This easy, no-cook recipe combines juicy ripe tomatoes with a zesty marinade of extra virgin olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and fresh basil for a burst of Mediterranean-inspired goodness. With just 10 minutes of prep, these marinated tomatoes are the perfect make-ahead dish, gaining even more flavor as they soak. Enjoy them as a refreshing addition to summer salads, a stand-alone side dish, or even a topping for bruschetta. Optional red onions add a subtle crunch, elevating the texture and taste. Perfect for parties, barbecues, or a quick healthy meal, this versatile recipe is a must-try for tomato lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 medium red onion (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the tomatoes. Slice them into medium-thick rounds or wedges, depending on your preference.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
If using red onion, slice it very thinly for a subtle crunch and extra flavor.
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Add the sliced tomatoes to the bowl and gently toss to coat them evenly with the marinade.
Roughly tear the fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the marinated tomatoes. If using red onion, mix it in at this stage.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and let the tomatoes marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes. For deeper flavor, refrigerate the mixture for 1-2 hours.
Serve the marinated tomatoes as a flavorful side dish or spoon them over a fresh green salad. Optionally, drizzle with additional olive oil or balsamic glaze before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
499 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.1 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1215 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1326 mg | 28% | |
*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.
