Marinated Tomatoes
Mouthwatering Marinated Tomatoes is an easy summer side dish that's perfect with anything you're serving. The harmonious blend of aromatic herbs, tangy red wine vinegar, and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar makes this recipe irresistible!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or to taste
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce or to tolerance
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 6 medium round tomatoes cut into 6-8 wedges
- 2 large scallions white and light green part only, halved and sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 large sprig fresh basil leaves removed, thinly sliced (chiffonade)
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, canola oil, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, dark brown sugar, garlic and salt, and black pepper to taste in a small mixing bowl.
- Place tomatoes in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the tomatoes and gently stir.
- Add the scallions, parsley, and thyme. Stir again.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Stir from the bottom up just before serving then sprinkle with sliced fresh basil.
Notes
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- You can also use vegetable, avocado, or grapeseed oil.
- To marinate larger tomatoes such as beefsteak, slice instead of cut them into wedges. Place in a baking dish, then pour the dressing over the tomatoes. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Save the leftover dressing and marinate chicken or fish for grilling. It's also great drizzled over a green salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2053IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg