Zesty Marinated Tomatoes for a Fresh Summer Twist

This recipe for marinated tomatoes offers a burst of tangy, savory goodness that breathes life into summer meals.

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Prep Time 10

Marination Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 80

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Marinade

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar Can substitute with red wine or apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
2 cloves Garlic Minced, can use garlic powder as substitute
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for spice

For the Tomatoes

4 medium Tomatoes Ripe and juicy

For the Fresh Touch

1/4 cup Fresh Basil Chopped, can substitute with less dried basil
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, can substitute with less dried parsley

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Whisk
plastic wrap
Cutting Board
Knife

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the tomatoes by rinsing them under cool water, drying them gently, and slicing into wedges or rounds.
Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl until smooth.
Fold in chopped basil and parsley into the marinade, and add red pepper flakes if desired.
Toss sliced tomatoes with the marinade in a large bowl, ensuring thorough coating; marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Serve marinated tomatoes on a dish and drizzle with leftover marinade; enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1.5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate tomatoes for 1-2 hours. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

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