Flavorful Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
Elevate your culinary experience with these vibrant Marinated Cherry Tomatoes! Bursting with flavor and incredibly versatile, this dish is perfect for summer gatherings or as a delicious side. With a simple marinade of olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice, these tomatoes create a refreshing addition to bruschetta, salads, or even avocado toast. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can impress your friends and family with this easy yet delightful recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1/2 pound ripe cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 1/4 red onion (sliced thin)
- 1 clove garlic (smashed and minced into a paste)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- 1/4 cup quality extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Quarter the cherry tomatoes and slice the onion thinly. Smash and mince the garlic into a paste, seasoning it lightly with salt.
- Combine Marinade: In a mixing bowl, add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, black pepper, and optional basil. Mix well.
- Marinate: Add the prepared tomatoes and onions to the bowl. Stir gently to coat everything evenly. Allow it to marinate at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
- Serve: Enjoy these marinated tomatoes on crostini, in salads, or atop avocado toast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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