CAPRESE SALAD TOMATOES (ITALIAN MARINATED TOMATOES)

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Make and share this Caprese Salad Tomatoes (Italian Marinated Tomatoes) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 roma tomatoes (washed and sliced thin or thick to your preference)
1 -2 garlic clove, minced (use fresh!)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (or a little less)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil (not both!) or 1 teaspoon oregano (not both!)
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together and set on counter stirring occasionally.
  • The salt will bring out the juice of the tomatoes.
  • Taste and add more seasonings to your personal taste.
  • You can use fresh basil or oregano if preferred, just remember to chopped finely and use a little less than dried.
  • USES: Serve with almost any meal as a side.
  • On top of a green salad (no dressing necessary!).
  • Use as a topping for bruschetta--just chop tomatoes instead of slicing.
  • Use for caprese salad--add sliced buffalo mozzarella and you're done.
  • have some leftover juice: place some sliced chicken breasts and marinate over night, then carefully remove the chicken and quickly sauté them until done. Add remaining juice and tomatoes, boil for 1-2 minutes and then add cooked penne pasta, toss, and simmer for 5-6 minutes.
  • JUICE USES: **you can reuse the "marinade" with new tomatoes. Just add some more sliced tomatoes to the juice and let sit for about 20 minutes.
  • OR use the juice and marinate boneless chicken breast overnight in refrigerator, grill and serve or slice chicken and top a Caesar salad with it.

Mel B
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This salad is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes from the garden. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


Rayan Jani
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use fresh ingredients from my garden. It's the perfect summer dish.


Bilal Mughal
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The tomatoes were so fresh and juicy, and the mozzarella was perfectly creamy. The basil added a nice touch of flavor.


Caroline Kioko
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a very healthy dish.


Vince Kylie
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this salad. The tomatoes were so fresh and flavorful, and the combination with the basil and mozzarella was just perfect.


Bradley Foley
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This salad is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes from the garden. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


keira denning
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use fresh ingredients from my garden. It's the perfect summer dish.


Breezy Klein
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The tomatoes were so fresh and juicy, and the mozzarella was perfectly creamy. The basil added a nice touch of flavor.


Ntovhedzeni Gemeli
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the sweet tomatoes, the creamy mozzarella, and the fragrant basil.


Angel Rivera
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.


Valerie Hons
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This recipe is a keeper! The tomatoes were juicy and flavorful, and the basil and mozzarella were the perfect complements. I especially loved the balsamic glaze. It added a touch of sophistication to the dish.


Kadiza Kadiza
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh ingredients from my garden. It's the perfect summer dish.


Raymyah Pryor
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I'm not usually a fan of tomatoes, but this salad changed my mind. The tomatoes were so fresh and flavorful, and the combination with the basil and mozzarella was just perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Deepika Joshi
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This Caprese salad was a huge hit at my summer BBQ! The combination of fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella was perfect, and the balsamic glaze added a touch of sweetness and acidity that really brought the dish together. I'll definitely be making t