Description
Easy Marinated Cherry Tomatoes are a burst of summer flavor, transforming fresh cherry tomatoes into a vibrant appetizer or side dish. Soaked in high-quality olive oil, tangy balsamic vinegar, fragrant garlic, and fresh basil, these marinated tomatoes are perfect for picnics, BBQs, or simply snacking. With minimal preparation time and big flavor payoff, they are sure to impress your guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the cherry tomatoes. Cut each tomato in half.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the halved tomatoes to the marinade and gently toss until coated.
- Fold in chopped basil leaves.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour (or overnight for enhanced flavor).
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 42
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg