Description
Marinated tomatoes from the Pioneer Woman offer a simple yet elegant summer side dish. Garden-fresh tomatoes soak in a zesty herb-infused vinaigrette, creating a refreshing accompaniment you will savor with any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb (900g) ripe firm tomatoes, cut into quarters if large, halves if small
- 1 cup (240 ml) olive oil (extra virgin)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 whole baguette, sliced for bruschetta
- 18 basil leaves, chiffonade
- 4 tbsps (50g) sugar
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (15g) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25g) ground thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinade Creation: Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, green onions, parsley, basil, thyme, and garlic in a large glass container until seasonings fully dissolve, creating a vibrant flavor base.
- Tomato Infusion: Gently fold quartered tomatoes into the aromatic marinade, coating each piece evenly. Allow tomatoes to rest at room temperature for 3-6 hours, enabling deep flavor absorption without compromising their delicate structure.
- Bread Preparation: Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast until achieving a golden, crispy exterior with distinctive char marks. Rub each toasted slice with a raw garlic clove to enhance aromatic intensity.
- Plating and Serving: Arrange marinated tomatoes atop the warm, fragrant bread, allowing the rich marinade to penetrate the crisp surface. Garnish with additional fresh herbs to elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor complexity. Serve immediately to capture the peak of freshness and textural contrast.
Notes
- Marinate with Precision: Allow tomatoes to soak at room temperature for 3-6 hours, ensuring flavor infusion without compromising their delicate structure.
- Herb Selection Matters: Use fresh herbs like basil, parsley, and thyme to elevate the marinade’s depth and aromatic quality.
- Toast Bread Perfectly: Grill baguette slices on medium-high heat, creating golden char marks and a crispy exterior for optimal texture.
- Garlic Technique: Rub toasted bread with raw garlic clove to release its intense, pungent essence and add an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg