Delicious Marinated Tomato Salad 🍅🌿
**Ingredients:
- 4–5 ripe tomatoes (heirloom, cherry, or Roma), sliced or chopped
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sugar or honey (optional, to balance acidity)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
**Optional Add-ins:
- Fresh mozzarella balls or crumbled feta
- Sliced avocado
- Cucumber slices
**Directions:
1. Place tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar/honey, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour dressing over tomatoes, toss gently to coat.
4. Let marinate for at least 15–30 minutes at room temperature for best flavor.
5. Add fresh herbs before serving.
6. Optional: Top with cheese or avocado for extra richness
**Best served: Chilled or at room temp. Great as a side dish, or over toasted bread for a bruschetta-style appetizer.
**Serves: 4–6
**Calories: ~100–130 kcal
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