Description
This Marinated Tomatoes recipe offers a fresh and flavorful way to enjoy ripe tomatoes. Thinly sliced tomatoes are soaked in a vibrant marinade of extra virgin olive oil, red grape vinegar, fresh herbs, garlic, and onions, resulting in a deliciously tangy and herbaceous salad or side dish. Perfect for warm-weather meals or as a bright accompaniment to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomatoes
- 1.5 pounds ripe tomatoes
Marinade
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red grape vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- ⅓ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Tomatoes: Rinse and pat dry the ripe tomatoes, then slice them into ⅓ inch thick slices. Arrange the tomato slices evenly in a large shallow dish to prepare for marinating.
- Make Marinade: In a separate bowl, thoroughly whisk together 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red grape vinegar, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, parsley, dill, and season generously with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Combine Tomatoes and Marinade: Pour the prepared marinade evenly over the tomato slices, ensuring all slices are coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Marinate: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the tomatoes to absorb the flavors. Flip the tomatoes once during this time to ensure even marinating.
- Serve: Serve the marinated tomatoes chilled as a fresh salad or as a vibrant side dish to complement your favorite meal. Enjoy the burst of flavors!
Notes
- Use tomatoes that are ripe but firm to maintain texture after marinating.
- You can substitute red grape vinegar with red wine vinegar according to taste preference.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and herbs to your liking for a milder or stronger flavor profile.
- Marinate overnight for a more intense flavor infusion.
- This dish is excellent served chilled and can be paired with grilled meats or fresh bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: marinated tomatoes, tomato salad, Mediterranean salad, fresh tomato side dish, herbed tomato recipe
