Refreshing Tomato Marinade
Refreshing Tomato Marinade
A Burst of Freshness in Every Bite! Elevate Your Dinner Parties with This Tomato Marinade Recipe
A make-ahead tomato salad that’s a staple for any guest gathering. Its refreshing sweet and tangy flavor is truly a crowd-pleaser.
Main Ingredients- 1.5kg cherry tomatoes
- 1 onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly under running water and remove the stems. (Tip: You can score the bottom of the tomatoes with a cross to shorten the blanching time, but if you prefer to skip this step, simply removing the stems and blanching for a bit longer works well too.)
Step 2
Once the water is boiling vigorously, add the cherry tomatoes and blanch them briefly. (Tip: The larger and fresher the tomatoes, the longer it might take for their skins to split. Blanch until the skins just begin to crack.)
Step 3
As soon as the tomato skins start to split, immediately remove them from the boiling water and rinse them under cold running water. This rapid cooling helps to stop the cooking process and makes peeling easier.
Step 4
Once slightly cooled, carefully peel the skin off each cherry tomato. Removing the skin ensures a wonderfully smooth and refined texture in your marinade.
Step 5
Finely chop or thinly slice the onion. If you find raw onion too pungent, you can soak it in cold water for a few minutes before using to mellow its flavor.
Step 6
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, plum balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper, and dried basil. Whisk everything together to create a delicious dressing. (Tip: Adjust the sweetness and tanginess by modifying the ratio of honey, vinegar, and lemon juice to your personal preference. If plum balsamic vinegar is unavailable, you can substitute with white balsamic vinegar or a mixture of plum syrup and regular vinegar.)
Step 7
Add the peeled cherry tomatoes and prepared onion to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything together, being careful not to crush the tomatoes, until they are evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 8
Transfer the finished tomato marinade to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. (Tip: Making this a day in advance allows the flavors to meld beautifully. On the day of your event, you can simply take it out and serve, which is incredibly convenient!)
