MARINATED TOMATOES WITH MOZARELLA
I can’t
believe I have never thought to marinate my tomatoes before! These tomato
slices were the perfect side dish for dinner on this busy and HOT 90 degree
day. I didn’t want to heat up the house too much so a cold side dish was a must
when I was planning dinner.
These
marinated tomatoes with mozzarella disappeared quickly and all of us thought
they were delicious.
The herbs gave such a great flavor and the balsamic added
the perfect amount of tangy sweet goodness and I loved the creamy bits of
mozzarella. If you have a ton of fresh garden tomatoes – try marinating them!
Cut
the tomatoes into thick slices and arrange in a single layer in a large shallow
dish.
Combine
the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shallot, garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, and
honey together in a bowl; whisk until well combined. Season with
sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
Pour
the vinaigrette evenly over the tomato slices. Cover with plastic wrap and set
aside on the counter for 1-2 hours.
Serve
with mozzarella bits on top and season with a bit more freshly cracked pepper,
to taste. Enjoy.
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE MARINATED TOMATOES RECIPE
§ 4-5 tomatoes (on the vine), sliced
½-inch thick
§ 1/3 cup (85ml) extra-virgin olive
oil
§ 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
§ 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
§ 2 tablespoons finely chopped red
onion
§ 1 large clove (or two small cloves)
garlic, finely minced or crushed
§ 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley,
plus additional for garnish
§ 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil,
plus additional for garnish
§ 1 (16 oz.) log of fresh
mozzarella cheese, diced
§ Salt and freshly ground black
pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
§ 1. Cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices and
arrange in a single layer in a large, shallow dish.
§ 2. In a jar, combine oil, balsamic, honey, onion, garlic,
parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Close the lid and shake vigorously to emulsify and
pour over the tomatoes in the dish.
§ 3. Cover and marinate for 2 to 3 hours on the counter or
more in the refrigerator. Bring chilled tomatoes to room temperature
before serving and garnish with mozzarella and additional chopped fresh herbs,
if you want. Enjoy!