Description
Bright and bursting with flavor, marinated tomatoes are the perfect addition to any meal. This easy recipe transforms ripe tomatoes into a vibrant side dish that enhances salads, sandwiches, or can be enjoyed on their own. Infused with fresh basil and a tangy marinade, these tomatoes will bring the taste of summer to your table all year round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes (about 1 pound)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
Instructions
- Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Slice them into wedges or rounds.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add torn basil leaves to the marinade and stir gently.
- Carefully fold in the sliced tomatoes until they are well coated with the marinade.
- Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg