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| Marinated Tomatoes With Basil Balsamic Vinegar |
Recipe Type: Appetizer
Serves: 12
Ingredients
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cups ice water
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 to 1 cup chopped fresh basil
- 6 tomatoes, thinly sliced
- Parmesan cheese curls (optional)
- French bread (optional)
Instructions
- Combine onion slices and 4 cups ice water in a large bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, 2 tablespoons water, and next 4 ingredients. Stir in basil.
- Layer half of tomato slices in a shallow dish. Top with half of onion slices. Drizzle with half of dressing. Repeat with remaining tomato slices, onion slices, and dressing. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese curls, if desired, and serve with bread, if desired. Serve at room temperature.
- Note: Recipe may be prepared up to 3 hours ahead.
Recipe Source: Southern Living JUNE 2004