Description
These Easy Marinated Tomatoes are a simple yet flavorful side dish or topping that celebrates the freshness of ripe tomatoes. With a tangy marinade of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and herbs, these marinated tomatoes are perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomatoes:
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced into thick rounds
Marinade:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Tomatoes: Place sliced tomatoes in a dish.
- Make Marinade: Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour over tomatoes.
- Add Herbs: Sprinkle basil and parsley on top.
- Marinate: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Enhance with heirloom or cherry tomatoes.
- Try adding red onions or balsamic vinegar for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
