Simple Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
These marinated cherry tomatoes are super simple to make and they make a great addition to any dish. These tomatoes are bright, zesty and juicy.
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon shallot finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced, add more as desired
- 2-3 basil leaves julienned or torned
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients except the tomatoes and whisk until fully combined.3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon shallot, 1 clove garlic, 2-3 basil leaves, salt and pepper to taste
- Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise and add them to the vinaigrette.1 pint cherry tomatoes
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
Notes
- Use lemon juice instead of vinegar if you prefer to use citrus.
- I like to start with one garlic clove but use as much as you'd like (2-3) for a more garlicky flavor.
- You could use chopped tomatoes if you don't have cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 273mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 589IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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