Marinated Tomatoes
Delicious marinated tomatoes bursting with zesty flavors, perfect as a side dish or salad topping.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Ripe Tomatoes Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for best flavor.
- 6 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Quality olive oil enhances the flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Red Grape Vinegar Can substitute with red wine vinegar.
- ⅓ cup Red Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Basil (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons Parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Dill (finely chopped)
- to taste none Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the tomatoes under cool water until clean.
- Slice tomatoes into quarters or halves, depending on your preference.
Combine Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mix the chopped tomatoes, red onion, and minced garlic.
Create the Marinade
- In another bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red grape vinegar, basil, parsley, dill, and seasoning.
Marinate
- Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and toss gently.
- Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- For best flavor, let it sit for a few hours or overnight.
Serve and Enjoy
- Stir the marinated tomatoes before serving.
- Serve them over grilled meats, mixed into salads, or simply enjoy with bread.
Notes
Quality ingredients make a significant difference in flavor. Store leftover marinated tomatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.