Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
From salads to pasta to bruschetta, there are so many things you can do with these simple marinated cherry tomatoes with garlic, fresh herbs and onions.
Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic, onions, vinegar, olive oil, chives, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Stir in the tomatoes. Let them marinate for 1-2 hours at room temperature. You can also marinate the tomatoes in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours. Just make sure to let them come to room temperature before serving.
Notes
Store the tomatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Let them sit out at room temperature for at least 15 minutes to allow the oil to turn to liquid again. Then stir the mixture.
Serving suggestions
- Salad with or without greens
- Bruschetta or crostini (spoon the tomatoes on fresh or toasted sliced baguette)
- Pasta salad
- Grains (stirred into cooked quinoa, farro or barley)
- Topping for grilled fish or chicken
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 673IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg