Marinated Tomatoes for Your Salad (Or As a Side Dish!)

breezermom's Note:

This is great to use as your salad dressing, or as a salad topping with additional dressing. You can also serve this as a side dish, especially when tomatoes are plentiful in the summer months! If you prepare this during a "dry tomato season", plum tomatoes are a good substitute. This recipe came from Southern Living. Please note: Cooking time is marinating time!

• Total Time: 24 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 24 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 large tomatoes, fresh
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon basil, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons onions, chopped

Directions:

1. Cut tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick slices, and arrange in a large shallow dish.
2. Comine oil and remaining 7 ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously. Pour over tomato slices.
3. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

Reviews

[Pineapple Family]

My family & I eat a lot of White Rice, and I decided to cut it down to 1-2 days a week.
In saying that I was looking for something easy, quick and that can replace our none rice days.
My entire famliy think it's a great choice. I've made it as written the 1st three times, and have added cilantro to the mix too. Great by itself or on a wedge of lettuce. Can't wait for the tomatoes in our garden to be ready. Yummy!!!

[lazyme]

Delish! I marinated the tomatoes overnight and topped a mixed lettuce salad with them. I added a full clove of garlic and used fresh herbs for a great treat. Thanks for sharing breezer. Made for Zaar Stars Tag.

[Mom2Rose]

ZWT Family Picks: Simple to prepare and full of flavor! Served along side olives, meats and cheeses!!