Italian Marinated Tomatoes

Marinated Italian tomatoes with olive oil and garlic in a bowl for dipping or topping on bread.

An easy summer appetizer, salad, & side - Italian marinated tomatoes. Bursting with garlic & oregano, fresh tomatoes never tasted better. This cold appetizer is great served chilled or at room temperature. It's low-fat, gluten-free, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, & healthy.

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Prep Time 15

refrigerator time 4

Total Time 4 15

Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients

2 cups fresh ripe tomatoes cored, peeled, & diced
4 cloves garlic sliced
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
water
loaf crusty rustic bread optional for serving

Instructions

Blanch & Peel the Tomatoes

Fill a medium-sized bowl with ice & water. Set aside.
To a small sauce pot fill halfway with water. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. While waiting for it to come to a boil, prep the tomatoes.
Wash & dry the tomatoes. Remove the core of each and gently slice through just the skin of each tomato in an X.
Once the water comes to a boil, lower the heat to medium to simmer. Gently add the tomatoes 1-2 at a time to the simmering water. Let them sit for 15-20 seconds (depending on the size of your tomatoes).
Use a slotted spoon to lift the tomatoes out of the simmering water when done.
Carefully plunge them into the ice water. Let them sit for 15 seconds then remove them and place them on a cutting board.
Repeat until all the tomatoes are blanched.
Let the tomatoes cool for a few minutes so they are easy to handle. Using your hands gently remove the peels, they should slide right off.

Combine the Ingredients

Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves. Dice up the tomatoes.
To a large 4-cup container with a tight-fitting lid, add the garlic, olive oil, oregano, & tomatoes. Season with salt & pepper. Stir to combine.
Add enough water to the tomatoes just to cover them. Stir to combine.
Place the lid on the container. Store the Italian tomatoes in the marinade in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours before serving.
Before serving season with additional salt & pepper to taste. Serve with sliced bread or over fish, meat, or grilled vegetables. Also great as a salad or added to a salad or pizza.

Notes

STORING & SERVING:

The marinated tomatoes will last for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

TIPS:

Works best with fresh ripe tomatoes, the natural juices is what makes this amazing.
Fresh garlic is best, do not recommend substituting.
Add dried basil or substitute it for the oregano if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 621IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.3mg

Keyword easy, Italian, no cook, produce

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