Description
Fresh Marinated Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette is a vibrant and zesty dish that highlights the natural sweetness of small tomatoes, perfectly complemented by a rich balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
- Small tomatoes such as grape or cherry tomatoes: Halved
- Flaky sea salt: Used to season the tomatoes and to bring out and release excess water
- Extra virgin olive oil: The base of the marinated tomato salad dressing
- Aged balsamic vinegar: Used to dress the tomatoes
- Dried oregano: This adds a lot of flavor to the salad dressing
- Freshly cracked black pepper: To season everything!
- Crushed red pepper flakes: This adds a little heat to the tomato dish
- Fresh garlic: Not only will this add a bold garlic flavor
- but raw garlic adds a little extra heat as well
- Fresh basil: A match made in heaven with fresh summer tomatoes!
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the halved tomatoes and sprinkle them with flaky sea salt. Allow them to sit for about 10 minutes to release excess water.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, freshly cracked black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and minced fresh garlic.
- Pour the dressing over the tomatoes and gently toss to coat them evenly.
- Add the fresh basil and toss again. Let the mixture marinate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, let the tomatoes marinate for longer if time permits. Serve as a salad or a side dish to your favorite protein.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Marinating
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Fresh Marinated Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Tomato Salad, Summer Salad, Easy Tomato Recipe