Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes

These marinated heirloom tomatoes capture the flavor of summer. Garden fresh tomatoes sit in a bright, bold marinade of olive oil, vinegar, fresh garlic, and oregano to create a salad or sandwich topping that looks beautiful and tastes even better!

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Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Marinating Time: 2

Total Time: 2 5

Servings: servings

Calories: 337kcal

Equipment

Kitchen Knife
Cutting Board
Ceramic Pie Dish or Other Nonreactive Container, like a Glass or Ceramic Baking Dish

Ingredients

3 heirloom tomatoes medium to large
4 cloves garlic
1 cup olive oil extra virgin
½ cup + 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried oregano
kosher salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Create the vinaigrette. Mince the garlic, add it to a small bowl, then add the vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Whisk together the marinade ingredients until they are emulsified.
Slice the tomatoes and layer them in the ceramic pie plate, or glass or ceramic baking dish.
Pour the marinade over the tomatoes. Cover with a lid, plastic wrap, or a wax food wrap, and move them to the fridge.
Marinate for 2 to 24 hours, then serve.

Notes

General

This salad is excellent topped with fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
Serve with a piece of crusty bread, as a salad, or as a topping for sandwiches like BLTS, grilled chicken, or tuna sandwiches. You can also add these tomatoes to grain bowls or wraps.

Storage and Reheating

Fridge Store tomatoes in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
Freezer I do not recommend freezing marinated tomatoes.
Reheating This dish does not really need to be reheated. If you'd like to remove the chill from the tomatoes, let them sit on the counter until they come to room temperature, and then served.

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