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Home » All Recipes » Marinated Tomatoes with Basil

Marinated Tomatoes with Basil

Last Updated on October 10, 2021 by Bintu. Leave a Comment

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sliced tomatoes on a plate sprinkled with chopped basil

Marinated tomatoes are the perfect summer side dish. Marinated tomato salad is so simple to prepare and goes perfect with grilled foods and tastes great on its own. You’ll want to keep a bowl of this sliced tomato salad in your fridge all summer long. 

Suitable for low carb, keto, paleo, whole 30, vegan and gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.

top down view of a plate filled with marinated tomatoes and basil

Summer is all about the fresh produce, and sun-ripened tomatoes top the list. At no other time during the year are tomatoes so juicy and flavorful, and they are the absolute star of this simple and delicious marinated tomato salad. 

Marinated tomatoes only take a few minutes to make, and you likely have all five ingredients on hand. 

Table of Contents

  • A Truly Versatile Salad
  • Why Make This Recipe
  • Ingredient Notes
  • How To Make Marinated Tomatoes
  • Tips For Success
  • Variations
  • Budget-Friendly Tips 
  • Make Ahead And Storage
  • FAQs
  • Serving Suggestions
  • More Recipes You May Like
  • Weight Watchers Points
  • Get The Marinated Tomato Salad Recipe:
  • Marinated Tomatoes with Basil

A Truly Versatile Salad

This salad makes a flavorful side dish for almost any meal, and the recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you need a recipe for a backyard bbq or summer picnic.

This colorful and zesty summer salad is super versatile. Pile these marinated tomatoes on a sandwich (BLTs anyone?), put them on pizza, or blend them up for an unforgettable gazpacho.

the completed marinated tomatoes salad ready to be served

Why Make This Recipe

  • Versatile – Make this marinated tomato salad a stand-alone side dish, or add the tomatoes to all kinds of other recipes. Plus, they go with just about everything. 
  • Simple – 5 ingredients, 5 minutes. You can do this!
  • Flavorful – Vinegar, oil, and some herbs give these tomatoes incredible flavor.
  • Customizable – It’s easy to customize this recipe. Check out our variations below for some great ideas. 

Ingredient Notes

  • Tomatoes – Look for ripe tomatoes.
  • Basil – Fresh basil is so flavorful and adds a nice pop of color. 
  • Olive Oil – A light neutral-flavored oil is best in this recipe. You can use extra virgin olive oil, but the flavor will shine through.
  • White Wine Vinegar – Red wine vinegar, champagne vinegar, or a white balsamic would also be tasty.
  • Garlic Clove – Adjust according to your tastes. If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, you can use garlic powder.
  • Salt and Pepper – Add to taste. Tomatoes love salt. 

How To Make Marinated Tomatoes

Get the full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

  1. Slice tomatoes and combine in a bowl with all the ingredients.
  2. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, and up to 24 hours.
  3. Serve alone or with your favorite crusty bread. 
image collage showing the steps for making marinated tomatoes with basil

Tips For Success

  • Don’t waste ingredients on under-ripe tomatoes. This salad deserves juicy, red, vine-ripened tomatoes. 
  • Bigger tomatoes are easier to slice.
  • If you use dried herbs, use less than the recipe calls for as their flavor can be more potent.
  • The longer you let this salad marinate, the more flavorful it will be. 

Variations

  • Change Your Cut – Large Beefsteak tomatoes can be thickly sliced, but wedges are a great option for smaller tomatoes. You can cut cherry and grape tomatoes in half. 
  • Swap The Vinegar – We’re using white wine vinegar, but red wine vinegar, champagne vinegar, or a white balsamic would also be wonderful and change the flavor slightly. 
  • Experiment With Different Herbs – Tomatoes and basil go hand in hand, but you can certainly try other herbs. Oregano, thyme, parsley, and even mint would be good choices.
  • Add Cheese – Mozzarella pearls or chunks of feta cheese would add creaminess and flavor. 
  • Add Onion – Super thin slices of red onion are an excellent addition to this salad.
close up view of the finished marinated tomatoes salad

Budget-Friendly Tips 

  • Grow Your Own Tomatoes – Tomatoes are pretty easy to grow, even in a large pot, and make great patio veggies. If you can’t grow your own, find a friend with a garden.
  • Shop Local And In Season – Tomatoes will be most flavorful and the least expensive when they are in season and abundant. 
  • Start With Great Tomatoes – The marinade adds tons of flavor, but you can only do so much with under ripe tomatoes. Start with good tomatoes, so you don’t waste ingredients. 
  • Make It A Meal – While these tomatoes make a great side dish, they can also be served as a meal with a bit of crusty bread. You can also toss these tomatoes with cooked pasta noodles for a light pasta dish.
  • Save Leftover Marinade – Leftover marinade can add tons of flavor to soups or be used as a salad dressing.

Make Ahead And Storage

  • Prep Ahead – Marinated tomatoes will taste the best when they have been marinated in the fridge for 24 hours. You can speed up the process by marinating them on the counter for 2-3 hours.
  • Meal Prep – Portion this tomato salad into individual serving sized containers to use as a simple lunch.
  • Store – This tomato salad should be stored in the fridge. It will keep for about 3 days, so enjoy them the first day and then for 3 more days.  You can remove it to the counter about 1 hour before serving if you prefer room temperature tomatoes.
  • Freeze – Freezing marinated tomato salad is not recommended.
a white plate filled with marinated tomatoes

FAQs

How Long Do I Marinate The Tomatoes?

Marinating in the fridge overnight for about 24 hours will give these tomatoes the best flavor. At a minimum, you should marinate for at least 2 hours.

Can I Mix And Match Tomatoes?

Although I like to stick with similar-sized tomatoes, it is so fun to use different colored tomatoes!

Serving Suggestions

  • Baked Ranch Chicken.
  • Grilled Huli Huli Chicken.
  • Air Fryer Chicken Breast.
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Spaghetti.

More Recipes You May Like

  • Loaded Ranch Potato Salad.
  • Instant Pot Garlic Butter Potatoes.
  • Instant Pot Baby Potatoes.
  • Fruit Salad with Poppyseed Dressing.
  • Grilled Watermelon Salad.
marinated tomatoes with basil served on a white plate

Weight Watchers Points

There are 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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Marinated Tomatoes with Basil

A simple and flavorful summer salad or side dish.
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Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Marinade Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 143kcal
Author: Bintu Hardy | Budget Delicious

Ingredients

  • 3 large ripe tomatoes about 1 pound (453g)
  • 2 Tablespoons shredded basil
  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Slice tomatoes and combine in a bowl with all the ingredients.
  • Allow them to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, and up to 24 hours.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don’t waste ingredients on under-ripe tomatoes. This salad deserves juicy, red, vine-ripened tomatoes. 
  • Bigger tomatoes are easier to slice.
  • If you use dried herbs, use less than the recipe calls for as their flavor can be more potent.
  • The longer you let this salad marinate, the more flavorful it will be. 
  • Store – This tomato salad should be stored in the fridge. It will keep for about 3 days, so enjoy them the first day and then for 3 more days.  You can move it to the counter about 1 hour before serving if you prefer room temperature tomatoes.
  • There are 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 821IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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