Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
Bright and flavorful marinated cherry tomatoes that burst with freshness, enhanced with garlic, herbs, and a tangy-sweet dressing. Perfect as a side dish, salad topper, or bruschetta accompaniment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including marinating)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the dressing and gently toss to coat.
- Fold in fresh basil and thyme until evenly distributed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours) to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes for heat if desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with a slotted spoon.
Notes
- For best texture, marinate no longer than 4 hours as tomatoes will soften.
- Add 1/4 cup diced red onion or shallots for extra crunch.
- Substitute white wine vinegar for balsamic for a lighter flavor.
- Leftover marinade makes a delicious salad dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
