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A white bowl filled with sliced red, yellow, and orange cherry tomatoes, garnished with chopped herbs, sits on a light wooden table next to a garlic bulb and a striped cloth.
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5 Minute Marinated Tomatoes

5-minute Marinated Tomatoes are the best summer staple, sauce, snack, or condiment! It's made with fresh tomatoes, bright lemon juice, grated garlic, fresh herbs, and a little bit of olive oil. And yes, it's delicious!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings (2-3 cups)
Calories: 57kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar (like red wine vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced herbs like parsley, oregano, or basil
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the tomatoes (halved if using cherry tomatoes, sliced if using larger tomatoes). Add them to a bowl along with the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice (or vinegar), herbs, and salt and toss until combined.
  • Let the flavors mingle while covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours minimum or up to 24 hours. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

Serving Ideas:

    • Over grilled chicken or shrimp.
    • Topping avocado toast.
    • With crostini (easy, easy, easy)
    • In tacos, enchiladas, and salads (anywhere you might add pico de gallo).
    • How about grilled corn on the cob? Absolutely yes.
    • A summer side dish or salad, even.
    • Enjoyed straight out of the bowl with pita chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 426IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg