Description
Enjoy vibrant flavors with these Marinated Cherry Tomatoes! Perfect for salads and appetizers—try them today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound ripe cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 clove garlic (smashed and minced into a paste)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red apple vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: fresh basil
Instructions
- Quarter the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
- Smash the garlic and mince it into a paste, seasoning it with a pinch of salt before adding to a mixing bowl with the tomatoes and onion.
- In the same bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, black pepper, and fresh basil if desired. Mix well to coat all ingredients.
- Let the mixture marinate at room temperature for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different herbs like oregano or parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving; don’t hesitate to add more salt or pepper. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.