Description
This vibrant marinated tomatoes recipe is a celebration of summer’s freshest flavors — juicy tomatoes tossed in a zesty blend of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and herbs. It’s quick to prepare, easy to customize, and perfect for serving with grilled meats, crusty bread, or tossed into salads. Each bite bursts with sunshine and flavor, making it an essential summer side dish you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
4–5 large ripe tomatoes, sliced or cut into wedges (Roma or heirloom work beautifully)
½ small red onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (use a flavorful one you love)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Slice the Tomatoes: Cut your ripe tomatoes into thick slices or wedges and arrange them in a shallow serving dish.
Make the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended.
Add Herbs and Onion: Stir in the chopped basil, parsley, and red onion. The aroma should be fresh and herby.
Combine Everything: Pour the marinade evenly over the tomatoes, turning gently to coat each slice.
Chill and Marinate: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. For deeper flavor, marinate overnight.
Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature, spooning the herby oil over each serving.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Variations: Add feta cheese, mozzarella pearls, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a flavor twist.
Tomato Tip: If using cherry tomatoes, halve them and marinate for just 30 minutes.
Extra Marinade: Use leftover marinade as a salad dressing or drizzle for grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
