5 from 279 votes
Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
This Marinated Cherry Tomatoes recipe combines quartered ripe tomatoes with thinly sliced red onion, garlic paste, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. The mixture is left to stand at room temperature, allowing the flavors to meld. The result is a bright, tangy, and slightly savory topping ideal for salads, crostini, or avocado toast.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
141 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ pound cherry tomatoes quartered, ripe
- ¼ red onion sliced thin
- 1/2-1 clove garlic smashed and minced into a paste
- salt to taste, sea salt
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil quality
- 1 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon juiced
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- basil optional, fresh
Instructions
- Quarter your cherry tomatoes and slice onion into thin strips.
- Using the flat side of your knife, smash peeled garlic and mince into a paste. Season with a pinch of salt and add to a bowl with your veggies.
- Add olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, freshly cracked black pepper, and fresh basil if you have some handy! Mix to coat the tomatoes and allow to sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally. Enjoy at room temperature and feel free to adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- These marinated tomatoes positively fantastic as a Summer salad topping that doubles as a dressing too! Pair with leafy greens, homemade croutons, and all your favorite mix-ins. It's also amazing atop toasted crostini as an appetizer and goes great on top of avocado toast too! The possibilities are endless. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Nutrition estimates are approximate and calculated using an online recipe calculator; adjust based on ingredient choices.
Nutrition Information
Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
171mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
275IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
27.7mg
(31%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 27.7mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.