MARINATED TOMATOES WITH BASIL AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

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Fresh flavor with little effort, perfect for summer! Adapted from Southern Living magazine. Cook time is chill time.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 cups ice water
1/2-3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
6 tomatoes, thinly sliced
parmesan cheese, curls (optional)
French bread (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix onion slices and 4 cups ice water in a large bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, 2 tbls. water, sugar, salt, pepper and garlic. Stir in basil and parsley.
  • Layer half of the tomato slices in a shallow dish. Top with half of the onion slices. Drizzle with half of the dressing. Repeat with remaining tomato slices, onion slices and dressing. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan curls, if using, and serve with French bread. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.4, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 103.5, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 0.8

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