Marinated Tomatoes

Name: Marinated Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ripe tomatoes; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp honey; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Marinated tomatoes are ripe summer tomatoes dressed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette with fresh basil, garlic, and a hint of honey. The flavor deepens as the tomatoes sit, making this an ideal make-ahead side dish.

🌍American 🏷️Marinated tomatoes 🏷️Tomato salad 🏷️Summer salad 🏷️Balsamic vinaigrette Fresh basil

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Total

3h 10m

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs ripe tomatoes
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 small red onion, thinly slicedoptional

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Instructions

1
Rinse and dry your tomatoes.
2
Core the tomatoes by cutting out the stem part.
3
Cut the tomatoes into wedges and set aside.
4
In a large bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and chopped fresh basil.
5
Season the marinade with salt and black pepper.
6
Add the olive oil and mix everything together until well combined.
7
Add the tomato wedges to the marinade and stir to coat them evenly.
8
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight.
9
Before serving, give the tomatoes a final stir. Optionally, add thinly sliced red onion.
10
Add a little extra salt if desired, toss everything together, and serve.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Cut tomatoes into uniform chunks so they marinate evenly and release juices at the same rate.
Use ripe, in-season tomatoes at peak flavor—the marinade enhances but cannot rescue underripe fruit.
Mince garlic finely or use a microplane to prevent large raw garlic pieces from overpowering the dish.
Let the dish sit at room temperature for the first hour to allow flavors to develop, then refrigerate if serving later.

Substitutions

balsamic vinegar → red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar (reduces sweetness slightly)
fresh basil → fresh oregano or mint (different but complementary flavor)
apple cider vinegar → white wine vinegar (use same amount)

Storage & make-ahead

Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Serve chilled or at room temperature; bring to room temperature 15 minutes before serving to restore flavor vibrancy.