Brighten up your BBQ spread with the Best Marinated Tomatoes Salad, a mix of ripe tomatoes, zesty herbs, and a tangy dressing that's both fresh and flavorful.
The Best Marinated Tomatoes Salad
Savour the simple pleasure of fresh summer produce with the Best Marinated Tomatoes Salad, a dish where juicy tomatoes are enhanced by the zesty blend of olive oil, vinegar, and fresh herbs. This healthy and tasty salad offers a multitude of flavours that complement any barbecue or light meal, with the ease of preparation that makes it a summertime favourite.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound ripe tomato
- ½ red onion
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar balsamic vinegar will also work
- ½ lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground Pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- The recipe starts with the freshest juiciest tomatoes. Tomatoes from the farmer’s market or your garden is best. You can use any ripe tomato cherry tomato, beefsteak tomato, heirloom tomato or the most common Roma tomatoes.
- Cherry tomatoes can be cut into halves or quarters. Heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes can be sliced into ⅓-inch thick slices. I use Italian tomatoes in the recipe.
- Arrange sliced tomatoes on a large plate.
- To make the marinade mix together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, fine diced onion, minced garlic, finely chopped basil and parsley, sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste in a bowl. Whisk it thoroughly.
- Pour the marinade over sliced tomatoes.
- Spread the marinade evenly.
- Cover and marinate tomatoes at least for 2 hours before serving, toss (flip tomatoes) it occasionally. Tomatoes can be marinated for up to 2 days refrigerated. The longer the tomato rests in the refrigerator, the softer it will get. Best to consume this salad within 8 hours.
- Serve with your favorite meal.
- All the marinade leftover from the tomatoes can be reused in soups or stews or can also be drizzled over salad as a dressing.
Serving Suggestion
- Cherry Tomato Salad
- Panzanella Salad
- Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
- BBQ Grilled Meats
Tips and Tricks
- For the best flavor and texture, use the freshest, juiciest tomatoes you can find. Any variety works, but ripe tomatoes are essential.
- The recipe highly recommends red wine vinegar as it complements the tomatoes without overpowering them.
- For the best quality, consume the salad within 8 hours. While you can keep marinated tomatoes for up to 3 days refrigerated, they will begin to soften over time.
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