Marinated Tomatoes: A Delicious Recipe for Flavorful Summer Salads
Elevate your summer meals with this vibrant marinated tomatoes recipe. Infused with a zesty blend of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh herbs, and garlic, these juicy tomatoes become a flavorful addition to any dish. Perfect for backyard barbecues or elegant dinner parties, they can be enjoyed as a refreshing side or topping for salads, grilled meats, and bruschetta. With just 15 minutes of prep time and minimal effort, this easy-to-make recipe showcases the best of summer produce while allowing you to focus on enjoying time with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh basil and parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes by rinsing them under cold water, patting dry, and slicing into wedges or cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, minced garlic, basil, and parsley. Whisk until well combined.
- Add the sliced tomatoes to the marinade and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to a resealable bag and allow marinating at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Serve in a beautiful dish and enjoy as a side or topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg