Description
Marinated Tomatoes Salad is a fresh, juicy side dish made with ripe tomatoes, red onion, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and fresh herbs. This easy no-cook recipe comes together in minutes and transforms simple ingredients into a bright, flavorful salad perfect for summer dinners, BBQs, or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 large ripe tomatoes (or 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or balsamic vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Slice tomatoes into ⅓-inch thick rounds (halve cherry tomatoes if using).
- Arrange sliced tomatoes on a large serving plate in a single layer.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice (if using), diced red onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk thoroughly until well combined.
- Pour the marinade evenly over the tomatoes.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, flipping tomatoes occasionally so they absorb the marinade evenly.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor.
Notes
- Tomatoes can be marinated up to 2 days, but they will soften the longer they sit.
- For best texture and flavor, enjoy within 8 hours.
- If raw red onion tastes too sharp, soak it in cold water for 10 minutes before using or substitute pickled red onion.
- Leftover marinade can be used as a salad dressing or stirred into soups and stews for extra flavor.
- Do not substitute dried herbs — fresh herbs make all the difference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad / Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook / Marinating
- Cuisine: American / Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg