Simple Marinated Vine Ripened Tomatoes

Derf's Note:

A side dish that goes with anything, can be added to a green salad with the marinade as the dressing or serve alone, regardless they are delicious!!(chill time 1 hour)

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 -4 large vine ripened tomatoes , sliced

Marinade

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup celery , chopped
• ¼ cup green onion
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 3 cloves garlic , smashed
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil

Directions:

1. Put tomato slices overlapping in a low glass dish.
2. Put marinade ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake to blend.
3. Pour marinade over tomatoes, so that all are covered.
4. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour.

Reviews

[Dan'l]

This recipe is fantastic! I could eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner! This would go well with almost any main course. Easy to make and perfect for summer! This is a refreshing recipe I could eat over and over again! When I close my eyes it makes me feel like I am in a very expensive restaurant except that these tomatoes are better than most of the food you normally get in an expensive restaurant! GOOD JOB Dorothy!!!

[Bev]

I wish I had been able to find some fresh basil, but even with the dry, this recipe just hit the spot! I prepared it in a 8" pie plate which seemed to be just the right size to fit the tomatoes. I allowed the tomatoes to marinate for two hours. Served alone as a side salad, with some freshly grated Parmesan Cheese sprinkled on top, it was absolutely delightful! Thanks again, Dorothy!

[Indiana Debbie]

Dorothy I cannot say enough about how wonderful this recipe is!!!I hope everyone tries it. I will be making this often. Thaqnk you so much.