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Marinated Tomatoes

Marinated Tomatoes: A Burst of Summer in Every Bite

This Marinated Tomatoes recipe offers a refreshing taste of summer, combining juicy tomatoes with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tomatoes
  • 4 cups Fresh Tomatoes Cherry, grape, or beefsteak tomatoes
For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Zesty brightness
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh grated preferred
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin for best flavor
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Herbs Basil or oregano, fresh or dried
  • to taste teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the fresh tomatoes thoroughly and cut larger beefsteak tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, while halving cherry or grape tomatoes.
  2. In the same bowl, add grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Toss gently until tomatoes are coated.
  3. Fold in aromatic herbs gently to infuse the flavors without over-mixing.
  4. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Serve fresh as a side dish, salad topping, or part of bruschetta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose ripe tomatoes for maximum flavor and texture. Optional to refrigerate for up to an hour for deeper flavor infusion.

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