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.
Servings: 4
Calories: 182kcal
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, ricotta cheese, or sliced mozzarella if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 879IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg