Marinated Summer Tomatoes with Herb Topping
Thick slices of ripe summer tomatoes topped with a quick zesty marinade of olive oil, herbs, and finely diced red onion. Served with crusty bread for a bright no-cook dish.
Equipment
- 1 | cutting board |
- 1 | Sharp knife |
- 1 | Mixing bowl |
- 1 | Spoon |
- 1 | Serving plate |
Ingredients
- 4 | | large ripe tomatoes |
- 3 | tbsp | olive oil |
- 2 | tbsp | fresh parsley | chopped
- 1 | tbsp | dried oregano |
- ¼ | | red onion | finely diced
- ½ | tsp | salt |
- 4 | slices | crusty bread | for serving
Instructions
- Select ripe tomatoes and slice into thick rounds.
- Arrange the slices on a serving plate.
- Finely dice the red onion.
- Chop the fresh parsley.
- In a bowl combine olive oil, oregano, parsley, red onion, and salt.
- Stir the marinade until well mixed.
- Spoon the mixture evenly over the tomato slices.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread.
Notes
Best served right after dressing so the tomatoes stay firm.
Store any leftover marinade covered at room temperature for a few hours.
Use the highest quality olive oil you have for the best flavor.
Add a splash of vinegar if you prefer a tangier dressing.
Store any leftover marinade covered at room temperature for a few hours.
Use the highest quality olive oil you have for the best flavor.
Add a splash of vinegar if you prefer a tangier dressing.