Description
Elevate your meals with these vibrant marinated cherry tomatoes, bursting with flavor and a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Tossed in balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, and garlic, they are an easy yet impressive addition to salads, pasta, or enjoyed on their own as a delightful snack. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, these tomatoes are sure to be the star of your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water and pat dry.
- Cut each tomato in half and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Add minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Pour balsamic vinegar over the mixture and stir until all tomatoes are coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Taste before serving; adjust seasoning as needed. Serve as a side dish or topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg