Description
These easy marinated tomatoes are a flavorful and refreshing side dish or topping for salads. The combination of ripe tomatoes, garlic, onion, fresh herbs, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar creates a delicious marinade that enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes.
Ingredients
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- 4 large ripe tomatoes, hard to the touch
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1/4 small white onion, finely diced (or use red, yellow onion)
- 1/2 small bunch of fresh dill weed, or fresh basil, parsley, cilantro
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomatoes: Slice the tomatoes into wedges or chunks and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Make the Marinade: In a separate bowl, whisk together the garlic, onion, herbs, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Tomatoes: Pour the marinade over the tomatoes and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Serve the marinated tomatoes as a side dish or topping for salads.
Notes
- For a twist, try adding some crumbled feta cheese or olives to the marinated tomatoes.
- This dish is best served chilled, so make sure to refrigerate it before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg