Here’s a super simple and flavorful recipe for Easy Marinated Tomatoes — perfect as a summer side dish, salad topper, or bruschetta base. It comes together in minutes and gets better as it sits!
🍅 Easy Marinated Tomatoes
📝 Ingredients:
- 4–5 ripe tomatoes (Roma, heirloom, or cherry tomatoes work well), sliced or halved
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, helps balance acidity)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- Optional: thinly sliced red onion or shallot
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Slice the tomatoes into rounds, wedges, or halves depending on the type. Place in a shallow bowl or container.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar (if using), oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the tomatoes and toss gently to coat.
- Let the tomatoes marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temp, or up to 2–3 hours in the fridge.
- Before serving, top with fresh basil (if using) and give a final toss.
🍽 Serving Ideas:
- Over toasted baguette slices (bruschetta-style)
- Tossed into salads or pasta
- Served as a side dish with grilled meats
- On top of cottage cheese or ricotta