Italian Tomato Salad Marinated Tomato Salad Recipes

MARINATED TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL & MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Dice tomatoes until you have enough for 6 cups (the amount of tomatoes used will vary depending on the variety of tomato used). You can dice the tomatoes as large or small as you like.
• Place the diced tomatoes in a large serving bowl.

EASY ITALIAN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Arrange the tomatoes in a shallow serving dish; top with onion and dressing. Refrigerate until serving.

CAPRESE SALAD TOMATOES (ITALIAN MARINATED TOMATOES)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and set on counter stirring occasionally.
• The salt will bring out the juice of the tomatoes.
• Taste and add more seasonings to your personal taste.
• You can use fresh basil or oregano if preferred, just remember to chopped finely and use a little less than dried.
• USES: Serve with almost any meal as a side.
• On top of a green salad (no dressing necessary!).
• Use as a topping for bruschetta--just chop tomatoes instead of slicing.
• Use for caprese salad--add sliced buffalo mozzarella and you're done.
• have some leftover juice: place some sliced chicken breasts and marinate over night, then carefully remove the chicken and quickly sauté them until done. Add remaining juice and tomatoes, boil for 1-2 minutes and then add cooked penne pasta, toss, and simmer for 5-6 minutes.
• JUICE USES: **you can reuse the "marinade" with new tomatoes. Just add some more sliced tomatoes to the juice and let sit for about 20 minutes.
• OR use the juice and marinate boneless chicken breast overnight in refrigerator, grill and serve or slice chicken and top a Caesar salad with it.

MARINATED TOMATO SALAD WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes into 4 wedges, then cut the wedges in half and add to a bowl. Lop off the tops of the green onions, then slice the white and mostly light green parts really thin. Add to the tomatoes.
• Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, dash of salt and pepper to a jar. Screw on the lid and shake to combine. Pour the dressing over the tomatoes and toss.
• Add the herbs and gently toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.

MARINATED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices and arrange in a single layer in a large, shallow dish. Measure the oil, vinegar, onion, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously to combine and evenly pour over the tomatoes in the dish. Cover and marinate for 2 to 3 hours on the counter, or 12 to 24 hours in the refrigerator. Bring chilled tomatoes to room temperature before serving. Transfer tomatoes to serving dishes, spoon juices over the tops, and garnish with additional chopped fresh herbs, if desired.

MARINATED CUCUMBER, ONION, AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth; add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and stir to coat.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

SIMPLE MARINATED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange tomatoes in a serving bowl; sprinkle with parsley. Combine the remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Pour over tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to serve.