Description
The Best Marinated Tomatoes Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that celebrates the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes, enhanced by a zesty marinade. This salad is perfect for summer gatherings or a light weeknight dinner. With its bright flavors and simple preparation, it’s sure to impress your family and friends while adding a burst of color to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons high-quality balsamic vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and chop the ripe tomatoes into wedges or bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Gently stir in the torn basil leaves.
- Carefully toss the tomato pieces with the marinade in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Let the salad sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg