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    Home » Recipes

    Marinated Cherry Tomatoes

    August 12, 2022 by Patti Estep 3 Comments

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    Top view of jar of marinated tomatoes with fresh basil and thyme leaves.

    Make some marinated cherry tomatoes from this year's harvest to use in a myriad of ways in the kitchen for your family and guests.

    Large air-tight jar with hinge containing marinated cherry tomatoes.

    Cherry tomatoes are some of the easiest to grow and a single plant can produce a large amount of fruit. Why not create some marinated cherry tomatoes from your bounty to use as an appetizer or part of a delicious meal?

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    Bowl of whole cherry tomatoes.

    Even if you don't grow your own these beauties can easily be found at any farmers market or in your local grocery store.

    Bowl of cherry tomatoes cut in half.

    You want to cut them in half so that the marinate can permeate through the fruit. Also, sliced cherry tomatoes are a lot easier to eat than whole cherry tomatoes. It's easier to spear them with a fork and when you bite into them they don't explode in your mouth.

    Oil and herb mixture for marinating tomatoes.

    Use the best olive oil you can find to create a nice marinade with fresh herbs and spices.

    Open jar of marinated tomatoes with some basil leaves and thyme on top.

    Place your creation in a pretty hinged jar topped with some additional fresh basil and thyme for gift giving.

    Can I Use Other Tomatoes?

    Of course! Other small tomatoes such as grape tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, and even large sandwich tomatoes will work. Just cut them into small bite sized pieces.

    Uses for Marinated Cherry Tomatoes

    • On a charcuterie board. Place the tomatoes in a little bowl and offer toothpicks to eat them.
    • On pasta as a fresh sauce.
    • On slices of fresh bread rounds like a bruschetta
    • To dress a green salad or pasta salad with a little extra lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, or red wine vinegar
    • Use some as a topping for a grilled protein such as chicken, steak, or fish.
    • Serve with fresh mozzarella cheese and toast crackers for a quick appetizer.
    Large air-tight jar of marinated tomatoes.

    Marinated cherry tomatoes in a fancy container. Wouldn't this make a great gift?

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    Large air-tight jar of marinated tomatoes.

    Jar of marinated tomatoes

    Marinated Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

    This easy recipe for marinated cherry tomatoes adds a great flavor to pasta, on bread, or just straight from the jar.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Additional Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Sauces, Seasonings and Dips
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 16
    Calories 125 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups fresh cherry tomatoes
    • 1 cup of good quality extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 - 2 large cloves of garlic grated
    • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon of basil finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh thyme leaves
    • 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice about 1/2 of a lemon
    • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest

    Instructions
     

    • Wash and slice tomatoes in half.
    • In a small bowl stir together garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, thyme, lemon juice, and zest.
    • Place tomatoes in a clean glass jar.
    • Pour the oil and herb mixture over top.
    • Let sit for 30 minutes.
    • Use or cover with an air-tight lid and refrigerate for up to 1 - 2 weeks.

    Notes

    This recipe keeps well in the fridge for 1- 2 weeks. Bring it back to room temperature before serving.
    Substitute or add herbs such as parsley, oregano, and/or rosemary.
    Larger tomatoes or other small tomatoes such as grape tomatoes will work well too. Just chop them into bite-sized pieces.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 68mgSugar: 1g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Sue

      September 11, 2022 at 6:42 pm

      This really sounds delicious and I just happen to have loads of teeny tomatoes at the moment - I also think these would make a great Christmas food gift!
      Many thanks Patti for another winner 🙂

      Reply
    2. Brenda

      August 12, 2022 at 8:08 am

      These look delicious, and so pretty in the jar… a must try!!! 👍🏻

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        August 12, 2022 at 8:36 am

        Thanks Brenda. They did look pretty. I gave a jar to my sister and she really liked them. I hope you enjoy them too.

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