Marinated Tomatoes

No cooking in a hot kitchen here. Cold, refreshing tomatoes marinated in a basic dressing. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Condiment
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 182 kcal

Equipment

  • Kitchen Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tomato* heirloom if you can find them
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp onion* chopped fine
  • 1 clove garlic* minced
  • 1 tbsp parsley* chopped fine
  • 1 tbsp basil*
  • salt + pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut the tomatoes into ½-inch thick slices and arrange in a single layer in a large, shallow dish.
  • Measure the oil, vinegar, onion, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously to combine and evenly pour over the tomatoes in the dish.
  • Cover and marinate for 2 to 3 hours on the counter, or 12 to 24 hours in the refrigerator. Bring chilled tomatoes to room temperature before serving.
  • Transfer tomatoes to serving dishes, spoon juices over the tops, and garnish with additional chopped fresh herbs or sliced ricotta cheese, if desired.

Notes

From FiveHeartHome

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 242mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 879IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword basil, garlic, onion, parsley, tomatoes