3 Cheese Marinated Tomatoes Salad
Servings: 8
Garden picked juicy tomatoes marinated in a tangy/sweet balsamic dressing full of fresh herbs, lots of garlic and of course, three cheeses.
Ingredients
- 5 Tomatoes Farm stand or garden picked are best. Choose small to medium in size.
- 4 ounces Feta Chopped
- 4 ounces Mozzarella Cheese Fresh, chopped
- 1/3 Cup Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon Sugar
- 2 Teaspoons Honey
- 2 Cloves of Garlic Large, minced
- 1 Tablespoon Parmesan Fresh grated
- 1 Tablespoon Basil Minced
- 1 Tablespoon Parsley Minced
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes 1/2" thick, and arrange on a platter.
- In a glass measuring cup, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, honey, parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk the dressing vigorously to emulsify and pour over the tomatoes in the dish.
- Cover and marinate for 2 to 3 hours on the countertop or if you need more time, place in the refrigerator. If you do that, bring chilled tomatoes to room temperature before serving.
- Garnish with mozzarella, feta and additional chopped fresh herbs as well as a quick sprinkling of salt and pepper.
Notes
Heirloom tomatoes or grape tomatoes are fine to use but we can't emphasize enough that fresh from the garden or farmer's market will be 100 times better than store bought.
Marinated tomatoes will only keep for a couple of days before they start to break down. So, refrigerate left overs and eat within 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
3 Cheese Marinated Tomatoes Salad
Amount Per Serving (0.25 cups)
Calories 187
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 262mg11%
Potassium 206mg6%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 851IU17%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 157mg16%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.