Name: Fresh Marinated Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette to Savor
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
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!

Description

Fresh Marinated Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette is a vibrant and flavorful salad that celebrates the beauty of ripe summer tomatoes, enhanced by a zesty dressing and aromatic herbs.

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

Begin by placing the halved tomatoes in a bowl and sprinkling them with flaky sea salt. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to release excess water.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 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 toss gently to coat. Let the mixture marinate for an additional 10 minutes.
Just before serving, add torn fresh basil leaves and give it another gentle toss. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Notes

For best flavor, allow the tomatoes to marinate for at least 15 minutes before serving. This dish is perfect as a light salad or a side for grilled meats.

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, Healthy Recipes