Marinated Tomatoes with Champagne Vinaigrette
Make delicious marinated tomatoes with a light champagne vinaigrette, topped with shallots and capers. This tomato appetizer is a way to 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 with their skin on. I recommend using a mandoline for even slices. Lay them flat on either 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 it before you use it 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 15-30 minutes. If you marinate them longer, you risk the tomatoes losing their structure and releasing water.
- Serve: Just before you serve the sliced marinated tomatoes, add the basil, parsley, a fresh drizzle of olive oil, a light squeeze of lemon, flaky salt, and freshly cracked pepper. The herbs need to be added last to keep their texture and color.
Notes
- Storage: This recipe is best when eaten within 30 minutes of marinating. I do not recommend storing or making these seasoned tomatoes ahead of time.
- Champagne vinegar substitution: You can use white wine vinegar in place of the champagne vinegar, using the same measurement.
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