5-Ingredient Marinated Tomatoes Recipe
A simple and flavorful recipe featuring marinated cherry or grape tomatoes tossed with garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and fresh herbs. This easy 5-ingredient dish requires minimal prep and benefits from resting time to enhance the flavors, making it perfect as a refreshing side or salad addition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including marinating time)
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad/Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Tomatoes
- 1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
Marinade
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon freshly minced herbs (parsley recommended)
- Salt to taste (about 1/2 – 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Toss the halved or quartered tomatoes with the finely grated garlic, olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, freshly minced herbs, and salt in a small bowl until everything is evenly coated.
- Marinate: Let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2-3 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the tomatoes to absorb the marinade. For a deeper flavor, marinate for up to 24 hours, especially if the tomatoes were firm initially or if you plan to use them in salads.
- Serve: Bring the marinated tomatoes back to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- The marinade can be adjusted with different types of vinegar or citrus juices to vary the flavor.
- Fresh herbs can be substituted or combined according to preference, such as basil or cilantro.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Using kosher salt helps control the saltiness, but adjust to taste as needed.