MARINATED CHERRY TOMATOES
Marinated
Tomatoes - healthy tomatoes marinated with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and
herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon juiced
- sea salt to taste
- 1/4 red onion sliced thin
- 1 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup quality extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2-1 clove garlic smashed and minced into a paste
- 1/2 pound ripe cherry tomatoes quartered
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- optional fresh basil
Instructions
First, quarter
your cherry tomatoes and cut the onion into thin strips.
Then, using
the flat side of your knife, mash the peeled garlic and chop it into a paste.
Season with a pinch of salt and add to a bowl with your vegetables.
Add olive
oil, vinegar, lemon juice, freshly crushed black pepper and fresh basil if you
have it! Mix to coat the tomatoes and let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2
hours, sitting occasionally. Taste at room temperature and don't hesitate to
adjust salt and pepper to taste.
These
marinated tomatoes are absolutely fantastic as a summer salad garnish that also
serves as a vinaigrette! Serve with leafy greens, homemade croutons and all
your favorite blends. It is also incredible on grilled crostini as an aperitif
and goes very well with avocado toast! The possibilities are limitless.
Happy
Cooking Time.
