Marinated Tomatoes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
138 kcal
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Marinated Tomatoes
Description
This Marinated Tomatoes recipe uses ripe Roma tomatoes cut into wedges alongside thin slices of white onion. Garlic is crushed into a paste to evenly distribute its flavor. The vegetables are combined with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Salt and freshly cracked black pepper season the mixture, and optional fresh basil adds a bright, herbal element.
The tomatoes marinate at room temperature from 30 minutes to an hour, allowing the acidity from the vinegar and lemon to mellow and infuse the tomatoes and onions. The result is a salad topping with lively acidity and gentle sweetness from the tomatoes, balanced with a mild bite from onions and garlic.
Marinated Tomatoes can be served at room temperature as a salad topping combined with leafy greens and homemade croutons, as a bruschetta topping on toasted bread, or on avocado toast. It also complements Caprese salads when paired with mozzarella and basil. Leftovers keep for 1-2 days refrigerated and should be brought back to room temperature before serving to regain flavor intensity.
Ingredients
- 2-3 Roma tomatoes ripe
- ¼ white onion sliced thin
- 1 clove garlic
- ⅛ tsp salt sea salt
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil quality
- 1 TBSP red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 lemon , juiced
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- balsamic vinegar start with a little then add extra to taste, for drizzling
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- basil optional + delicoius!, fresh, for topping
Instructions
- Cut Roma/plum tomatoes in half lengthwise then slice each half horizontally. Cut into wedges. Combine with sliced onion.
- Using the flat side of your knife, smash a clove of 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, Italian seasoning, 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 30-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it sits the more intense the flavors will be.
- Enjoy at room temperature via your favorite method (see notes for ideas) after adding/adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Store leftover marinated tomatoes in the fridge and consume within 1-2 days for best freshness.
- Before eating refrigerated leftovers, bring them to room temperature to restore the full flavor profile.
- This preparation works well as a salad dressing, bruschetta topping, or on avocado toast, and pairs nicely with mozzarella in Caprese salads.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 138kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 258IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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