Description
Elevate your summer gatherings with this vibrant Best Marinated Tomatoes Salad. Bursting with flavor and color, this refreshing dish combines ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a zesty marinade for an unforgettable experience. Perfect as a side at barbecues or a light meal on its own, it’s a delightful celebration of summer’s bounty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped (about 6 medium tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the ripe tomatoes, then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar until combined.
- Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chopped basil and optional red onion to the bowl; mix gently.
- Fold in the chopped tomatoes until evenly coated with the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Toss gently before serving and enjoy as a side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg