Marinated Tomatoes with Champagne Vinaigrette
Make delicious marinated tomatoes with a light champagne vinaigrette, topped with shallots and capers. This tomato appetizer lets you use your heirloom tomatoes at their peak!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 168kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe heirloom tomatoes or 3 medium beefsteak tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons champagne vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons finely minced shallot
- 1½ tablespoons capers, drained
- 10 to 12 basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- flaky sea salt
- fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 lemon wedge
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes: Slice the tomatoes about half an inch thick, skin on. I recommend using a mandoline for evenly sliced tomatoes. Lay them flat on a rack or on top of paper towels. Generously salt them with flaky sea salt and let them sit for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, blot the tomatoes dry.
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Taste before using and adjust to your preference.
- Arrange: Arrange the tomatoes on a platter. Scatter the shallots and capers over the top. Pour the vinaigrette over them and let them marinate at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes. If you marinate them longer, the tomatoes will lose their structure and release water.
- Serve: Just before serving add the basil, parsley, a fresh drizzle of olive oil, a light squeeze of lemon, flaky salt, and freshly cracked pepper. Add the herbs last to keep their texture and color.
Notes
- Storage: Eat this recipe within 30 minutes of marinating. I do not recommend storing or making these seasoned tomatoes ahead of time.
- Champagne vinegar substitution: You can use the same amount of white wine vinegar in place of champagne vinegar.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 763IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 10mg