Description
These Marinated Cherry Tomatoes are fresh, juicy, and packed with bright summer flavor. Serve them on crostini, salads, or grilled bread for an easy appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced into a paste
- Sea salt to taste
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- Toasted crostini or ciabatta bread for serving
Instructions
- Wash and quarter the cherry tomatoes.
- Thinly slice the red onion and mince the garlic into a paste.
- Combine the tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a large bowl.
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir gently until evenly coated.
- Let the tomatoes marinate at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve over crostini, ciabatta, salads, or grilled dishes.
Notes
- Use ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Serve at room temperature for ideal texture.
- Fresh basil adds extra brightness.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 141
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 8
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0