These quick and easy Marinated Cherry Tomatoes are crazy simple to make and full of flavor. Enjoy them bruschetta-style on crostini, on top of leafy green salads, and more!

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ripe cherry tomatoes quartered
• 1/4 red onion sliced thin
• 1/2-1 clove garlic smashed and minced into a paste
• sea salt to taste
• 1/4 cup quality extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 lemon juiced
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• optional fresh basil

Instructions

1. Quarter your cherry tomatoes and slice onion into thin strips.
2. Using the flat side of your knife, smash peeled garlic and mince into a paste. Season with a pinch of salt and add to a bowl with your veggies.
3. Add olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, freshly cracked black pepper, and fresh basil if you have some handy!
4. Mix to coat the tomatoes and allow to sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. Enjoy at room temperature and feel free to adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Serving Suggestions for Marinated Tomatoes

• a tasty topping for avocado toast
• piled high on crusty bread to make the ultimate bruschetta
• as a salad mix-in that doubles as a dressing
• an epic side dish for all your summer grilling eats
• a topping for chicken, steak, or salmon
• on top of pizza or flatbread – heck yes!
• and so. much. more.

Whether you serve them up as an appetizer, a condiment, or as a scrumptious side dish, these marinated cherry tomatoes are sure to be a hit!