Description
Experience a burst of summer flavor with these marinated cherry tomatoes. Infused with balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, and garlic, they are perfect as a side dish or a vibrant addition to salads. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this dish transforms any meal into a celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water and pat them dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add the torn basil leaves to the marinade mixture.
- Toss the halved cherry tomatoes in the marinade until fully coated.
- Cover the bowl or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside grilled meats or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, let the tomatoes marinate for up to two hours. Experiment by adding other fresh herbs like mint or oregano for different flavor profiles.