Cherry Tomatoes in Lemon Oil Dressing

Easy to put together, just give a few hours to marinate! Adapted from Fresh Greenmarket Cookbook by Carole Schneider. Cooking time is marinating time.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups cherry tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup  snipped fresh basil leaf
• 3⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
•  salt
•  fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Prick each tomato all over with a toothpick.
2. Mix lemon juice and basil. Pour oil over mixture, whisking until liquids are completely blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Place tomatoes in a shallow glass dish and cover with lemon oil dressing. Chill for several hours, tossing occasionally. Enjoy!