This recipe for Marinated Tomatoes or Tomatoes Vinaigrette was passed down to me from my mother and originated from the mother of an old family friend. I especially love this tomato recipe because it is not only amazing on its own as a summer side dish or on a sandwich but a big batch becomes the backbone for so many other recipes like my Roasted Tomato Mac-n-Cheese or Everything Pizza Pasta.
| Prep Time | 10 mins |
| Cook Time | 3 hrs - overnight |
| Servings |
6-8 people
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- 2-4 Tomatoes, thickly sliced Heirloom or Garden Grown are best but any tomato will be great
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
- 2 Cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp Good Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar Or any high quality vinegar you prefer
- 2-3 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Basil
- 1 Tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 Tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
- Additional fresh parsley & basil (optional)
- 1/4 Cup Green onions, sliced thin (optional)
Ingredients
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- Slice tomatoes, place in a serving dish & sprinkle with 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- Combine the next 6 ingredients in a jar, cover tightly & shake vigorously. Pour over the tomatoes. *Sprinkle with chopped green onions if you wish.
- Chill at least 3 hours or overnight for best results.
- Sprinkle with additional parsley & basil before serving.
Depending on the size of your tomatoes, this recipe is easily doubled or tripled depending on your needs.
*The addition of the green onions is not part of the original recipe but a step our family added somewhere along the way.
**Overnight in the fridge, the oil will solidify & the tomatoes will release a lot of water. The longer these sit, the more the tomato will break down & loose their shape. We prefer these longer marinated tomatoes on our sandwiches throughout the week and the freshly marinated tomatoes served the same day with 3-6 hrs to marinate on a platter before serving.
Before serving, allow tomatoes to come to room temperature if they have been refrigerated.
***Try adding slices of fresh mozzarella in between the tomato slices for a summer salad. The marinade is just as amazing on the mozzarella the longer it sits.
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