Marinated Tomatoes With Basil and Balsamic Vinegar

Name: Marinated Tomatoes With Basil and Balsamic Vinegar
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 4 cups ice water; ¾ cup balsamic vinegar; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ to 1 cup chopped fresh basil; 6 tomatoes, thinly sliced; Parmesan cheese curls (optional); French bread (optional)

2 Ratings
2 Reviews

Hers's a great tip for this marinated tomato dish - soaking onion slices in ice water before assembling a dish makes them milder. It's a great trick to use for onions that are added to tuna, egg, or chicken salad.

By Vicki Armstrong, Florence, Alabama

Recipe by Southern Living June 2004

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Recipe Summary

Yield:

Makes 12 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Combine onion slices and 4 cups ice water in a large bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.

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Step 2
Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, 2 tablespoons water, and next 4 ingredients. Stir in basil.
Step 3
Layer half of tomato slices in a shallow dish. Top with half of onion slices. Drizzle with half of dressing. Repeat with remaining tomato slices, onion slices, and dressing. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
Step 4
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese curls, if desired, and serve with bread, if desired. Serve at room temperature.
Step 5
Note: Recipe may be prepared up to 3 hours ahead.
Step 6
Per serving (with bread and Parmesan): Calories 203 (36% from fat); Carb 28g; Fiber 2; Fat 8g; Sodium 414mg.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

88 calories; calories from fat 51%; fat 5g; saturated fat 0.7g; mono fat 3.6g; poly fat 0.6g; protein 0.9g; carbohydrates 11g; fiber 1.2g; iron 0.6mg; sodium 108mg; calcium 12mg.

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ksmoak2010

07/19/2010

I made this for a party this past weekend and it was a big hit. I used Feta Cheese as the topping and served with French Bread Slices. It was delicious.

coajdfl

06/05/2009

This recipe is quick and easy and uses ingredients that are usually in my kitchen, especially during the summer months. Substituted Vidalia onions for the red onions; didn't need to soak them. Sometimes I add fresh mozzarella and marinate along with the tomatoes and onions. Other times, I serve it on top of fresh mozzarella. Have also added thinly sliced cucumbers. Recipe made the rounds at the office and is now on many "favorites" lists.

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