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Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
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Rating : 5
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Brief Description
Cherry tomato marinade makes a fresh side dish or great sauce for spooning over crusty bread or tossed into a salad.
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Main Ingredient
cherry tomatoes
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Category: Side dishes
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Cuisine: Italian
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Prep Time: 10 min(s)
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Cook Time: 0 min(s)
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Recipe Type: Public
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Notes:
Tomatoes: You can use any variety of tomatoes you love! Fresh heirlooms are delicious in this recipe if they are in season! Variations: Add mozzarella pearls for marinated caprese salad! Add English cucumber and sliced onions for a fresh tomato salad! Add large crispy shards of salty bacon and serve over butter lettuce leaves for a delicious twist on the BLT! Flavor boost: Add a splash of bloody Mary mix or V8 juice! Serving suggestions: Spooned over focaccia or softly toasted baguette as an easy Italian appetizer. Make bruschetta – don’t forget the balsamic! Use the tomatoes as a flavorful salad topper! Try it over grains, such as orzo or quinoa! Serve as a side dish with fish, chicken, or sizzling steaks hot off the grill! Stir tomatoes into your favorite cooked and cooled pasta salad! Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Bring them back to room temperature before serving for best results.
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Posted By: jkandsf2d
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Posted On: Sep 24, 2026
Number of Servings:
Ingredients:
- 1 cloves - or 2 cloves of garlic, grated or smashed and minced into a paste
- 5 tablespoons - extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoons - red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoons - balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons - fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoons - Italian seasoning
- - kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pounds - cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 2 - large shallots, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
- 1 tablespoons - to 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh herbs (basil, flat-leaf parsley, or combination)
Directions:
Mix Balsamic Marinade: In a glass measure or small mixing bowl, combine the garlic, oil, both vinegars, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and a generous pinch of freshly-ground black pepper.
Grab a whisk and vigorously stir to thoroughly combine. Then, set the marinade aside.
Place the tomatoes, shallots, and fresh herbs in a large, shallow mixing bowl. Grab a spoon and gently toss to combine.
Pour the marinade over the tomato mixture. Grab a spoon and toss gently to thoroughly coat all the tomatoes in the Italian marinade. Arrange the tomatoes so they are fully submerged in the liquid / marinade.
Marinate Cherry Tomatoes (optional but recommended): Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
Let the tomatoes marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, preferably at least 1 to 2 hours, giving the tomatoes a stir once or twice.
(Note: To marinate the tomatoes for longer than 2 hours, you'll need to move them into the refrigerator for food safety.)
Adjust to Taste: If the tomatoes taste like they are missing something, adjust to taste:
Taste Dull? Add a pinch of flaky salt, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and more herbs.
Taste too Acidic? Add a bit more sweet balsamic vinegar or a generous pinch of sugar, agave, or honey.
(Tip: Whether you need to add an acid, salt, sweetener, or more herbs will depend upon the variety and freshness of your tomatoes. It's very important you adjust the recipe to make the most out of YOUR tomatoes.)
Enjoy marinated tomatoes as a light summer salad, salad topper, or side dish.
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