The Best Marinated Tomatoes Recipe (Easy & Adaptable)

Marinated heirloom tomatoes on a platter.

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The Best Marinated Tomatoes Recipe (Easy & Adaptable)

Summer tomato lovers, it’s time to make Marinated tomatoes! This recipe is versatile, adaptable and delicious! And it comes together in under 15 minutes! A perfect summer side dish to serve at your next outdoor dinner party or bbq. Pair it with one of my many Mediterranean main dishes.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Author: Luay Ghafari

Cost: $10

Ingredients

3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp Sherry vinegar - See note for substitutions
1-2 Garlic cloves - Finely minced
1 tbsp Fresh oregano leaves
1 tsp Dried oregano
Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper - To taste
4-5 Heirloom Tomatoes

Instructions

Make the marinade. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, fresh and dried oregano. Add a small pinch of salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Slice and season the tomatoes. Slice your heirloom tomatoes ¼-½ inch thick and place them nicely on a serving platter or shallow dish in a single layer with slight overlap. Sprinkle the tomatoes with kosher salt lightly.
Dress. Spoon the marinade over the salted tomatoes. Let the flavors meld for 15 minutes and then serve at room temperature. Do not refrigerate before serving.

Notes

Refer to the post above for step-by-step recipe photos.

Ingredient notes:

Fresh Tomatoes: Colorful, juicy heirloom tomatoes are the only option here! I make this recipe exclusively in the summer with my garden tomatoes.
Herbs: For the marinade, I am using a combination of fresh oregano and dried oregano. You can use another herb of your choice or a combination of herbs. Fresh basil, fresh parsley and even chives work well with tomatoes.
Acid: I have grown fond of Sherry Vinegar (also known as vinagre de Jerez). This Spanish vinegar is rich in flavor, but not quite as sweet as balsamic vinegar. If you prefer balsamic, use that.
Oil: Now would be a good time to use that fancy and expensive extra virgin olive oil you bought on that trip to Italy. Use a good quality EVOO here! This recipe has very few ingredients, so make sure to use the best you have.
Garlic: Use fresh garlic! Not the dried stuff!

Other fun additions: sliced white or sweet onions, bell peppers, chilies, cheese of your choice, etc. Get creative! And check the post above for serving suggestions!

Are summer tomatoes weighing you down? Try one of my many other tomato recipes: Burrata Caprese, Burrata Bruschetta, Cherry Tomato Salsa, Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce and Pickled Cherry Tomatoes.

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