MISSY'S MARINATED TOMATOES

Missy's Marinated Tomatoes image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons slivered fresh basil (chiffonade)
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
2 green onions, sliced
1 cloves garlic, minced finely
2 pounds mixed tomatoes, different shapes and colors
1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
Lots of fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

For the dressing: Mix the olive oil, sugar, parsley, basil, vinegar, salt, pepper, thyme, green onions and garlic in a large bowl.
For the tomatoes: Cut the tomatoes into slices, chunks, quarters or halves, depending on the size. Add the tomatoes to the dressing and marinate for 3 to 4 hours.
To serve: Lay out the butter lettuce leaves on a platter. Remove the tomatoes with a slotted spoon and spoon generously onto the lettuce. Drizzle over some of the dressing. Sprinkle over lots of whole basil leaves and basil stems with a few leaves on then.