Marinated Tomatoes For Your Salad Or As A Side Dish Recipes

TASTY MARINATED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Arrange tomatoes in a large shallow dish. Combine remaining ingredients in a jar; cover tightly and shake well. Pour over tomato slices. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.

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 TOMATOES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except tomatoes, in mixing bowl and whisk till combined.
• Place tomatoes in zip top bag.
• Pour mixture over tomatoes.
• Seal and refrigerate for 6 hours.
• Lay lettuce on serving platter.
• Drain tomatoes and reserve marinade.
• Place tomatoes on lettuce and serve marinade on the side for dipping.

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.