Marinated cherry tomatoes, a very simple and tasty side dish, perfect for accompanying meat and fish dishes. It’s a variation of the summer vegetable tian, but without cooking. A very simple recipe that uses cherry tomatoes. I used cherry tomatoes, but you can also use grape tomatoes.
Once you’ve cleaned them, they are marinated in a sauce prepared with parsley, basil, garlic, and capers. A very quick and no-cook preparation, perfect for accompanying grilled meat or fish, or as a dressing for cold pasta dishes.
A side dish with a very particular flavor that will win everyone over at the table. Curious to discover how to prepare it? Then let’s go to the kitchen, because the marinated cherry tomatoes will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 158.29 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 6.08 (g) of which sugars 5.87 (g)
- Proteins 1.86 (g)
- Fat 15.03 (g) of which saturated 1.82 (g)of which unsaturated 3.33 (g)
- Fibers 1.21 (g)
- Sodium 892.37 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 88 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.7 oz capers
- 0.35 oz parsley (fresh)
- 0.35 oz basil (fresh)
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- 0.9 oz pine nuts
Tools
- Blender
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Pan
Steps
First, wash the cherry tomatoes very well and dry them with paper towels. Then cut them in half if they are small, or into quarters if they are slightly larger. Arrange them side by side on a plate.
Clean the basil and parsley and place them in the blender cup. Then add the peeled garlic clove and capers. Season with salt and pepper and add the oil, as much as needed to get a thick and homogeneous sauce.
Distribute the freshly prepared sauce over the cherry tomatoes and place in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, place the pine nuts in a non-stick pan and toast them for a few minutes, being careful not to burn them. To help, swirl the pan. Then let them cool slightly to avoid burning yourself and chop them coarsely with a knife.
Take the tomatoes from the fridge, distribute the toasted and chopped pine nuts, and serve.
Storage and Tips for Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
Marinated cherry tomatoes can be stored in the fridge for 1 or 2 days at most in a container with a lid.
FAQ Questions and Answers for Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
Can I use another type of cherry tomatoes?
Yes, you can use grape tomatoes.
What can I substitute for pine nuts?
You can use peeled almonds or walnuts.
