These Marinated Cherry Tomatoes are crazy easy to make and so full of flavor you’ll want to put them on EVERYTHING!
Every year I plant cherry tomatoes in my garden.
They grow great in everything from portable containers to raised bed gardens and have been one of my go-to crops since I first tried my hand at gardening back in 2008.
Not-so-coincidentally, 2008 was also the year I started Peas and Crayons, a fun little foodie experiment I was eager to explore while working as a nutrition educator.
Fast forward to 2019 and my passion for this blog has only grown.
So in honor of my 10 year blogiversary, it seems fitting that we cherry tomato it up!
These marinated cherry tomatoes are INSANE.
Not only are they crazy easy to make, they’re so full of flavor you’re going to want to put them on EVERYTHING!
Here are some ideas to get you started:
serving suggestions for marinated tomatoes
- a tasty topping for avocado toast
- piled high on crusty bread to make the ultimate bruschetta
- as a salad mix-in that doubles as a dressing
- an epic side dish for all your summer grilling eats
- a topping for chicken, steak, or salmon
- on top of pizza or flatbread – heck yes!
- and so. much. more.
Whether you serve them up as an appetizer, a condiment, or as a scrumptious side dish, these marinated cherry tomatoes are sure to be a hit!
Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
These quick and easy Marinated Cherry Tomatoes are crazy simple to make and full of flavor. Enjoy them bruschetta-style on crostini, on top of leafy green salads, and more!
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ripe cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1/4 red onion sliced thin
- 1/2-1 clove garlic smashed and minced into a paste
- sea salt to taste
- 1/4 cup quality extra virgin olive oil
- 1 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon juiced
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- optional fresh basil
Instructions
Quarter your cherry tomatoes and slice onion into thin strips.
Using the flat side of your knife, smash peeled garlic and mince into a paste. Season with a pinch of salt and add to a bowl with your veggies.
Add olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, freshly cracked black pepper, and fresh basil if you have some handy! Mix to coat the tomatoes and allow to sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours, sitring occasionally. Enjoy at room temperature and feel free to adjust salt and pepper to taste.
These marinated tomatoes positively fantastic as a Summer salad topping that doubles as a dressing too! Pair with leafy greens, homemade croutons, and all your favorite mix-ins. It's also amazing atop toasted crostini as an appetizer and goes great on top of avocado toast too! The possibilities are endless. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
If you get a chance to try these tasty marinated cherry tomatoes, let me know!
Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation. I can’t wait to see what you put them on!
crazy for tomatoes?
My cherry tomato flecked Tomato Quinoa Salad is a reader favorite this time of year! You could even add these marinated tomatoes + onion to it!
Another great way to use up cherry tomatoes is in my feta-topped Cherry Tomato Salad and as a fiesta-worthy Cherry Tomato Pico de Gallo , perfect for taco night!
Lastly, this Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad is paleo, keto, and vegan – making it a great choice for pretty much everyone!
Elizabeth
Loved these – super easy! Used for bruschetta one day then on avocado toast the next morning!! Yum!!
Mary Wilson
These are wonderful. I made them while social distancing and to preserve some tomatoes from the grocery. I can’t wait to make with fresh tomatoes this summer. Should they be refrigerated or simply left at room temperature??
Jenn
So glad you’re enjoying them, Mary! You’ll want to chill them for best results and then just let them come to room temperature before serving the next day. The oil will solidify a bit in the fridge then soften once room temp.
Annie M
I made this and my whole family gushed about it!
Barbara
I’m making these AGAIN today to take as a hostess gift tonight!
Jenn
Ahhhh yay!!! Such a great idea – thank you Barbara!
Peter Nichol
Been doing something like this for years only thing different I put shellfish in with tomatoes as well.
Jenn
Sounds like an awesome combo Peter!
Maura
Hi Jenn I am going to try this tonight. I am just wondering what the shelf life of this is
Jenn
Hi Maura! So stoked you’re trying the recipe! They’re best enjoyed fresh that day.
Denay DeGuzman
My whole family loves marinated tomatoes. It’s the perfect summer side dish. I also love eating them as a quick snack! Thank you for sharing your refreshing recipe.
Jenn
OMG yes – best snack ever! I’ll be eating these all Summer long!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
I tried your recipe last night and loved it! Can’t wait to make it again!
Jenn
Yay!!! So glad you loved them!
Evelyn
These r delicious OMG can u put them it the fridge
Jenn
Thanks Evelyn! Ours haven’t made it to the fridge yet lol we keep devouring them all! Haha! From my experience the oil will solidify a little in the fridge so you should be able to pop them in there and just let them warm back up to room temperature before diving back in! xoxo
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