Perfect Marinated Tomatoes with Mozzarella

Full of summer flavours these healthy tomatoes are soaked up with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and fresh herbs and served with pillowy cubes of fresh mozzarella. Try these marinated tomatoes, they make a perfect hors d’oeuvre that everyone will love!

The marinade used here is also available as a standalone recipe: Balsamic Herb Marinade (Marinated Tomatoes).

Ingredients

• 4-5 tomatoes sliced ½-inch (1 cm) thick
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) finely chopped red onion or 1 green onion
• 1 large clove garlic finely minced or crushed
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) minced fresh parsley plus additional for garnish
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried plus additional for garnish
• 1 (16 oz.) log of fresh mozzerella cheese diced
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt, 1/4 ground pepper or to taste

Method

1. To make the marinated tomatoes, cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices and arrange them in a single layer in a large, shallow dish.
2. In a jar, combine the oil, balsamic, honey, onion, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Close the lid and shake vigorously to emulsify, then pour over the tomatoes in the dish.
3. Cover and marinate for 2 to 3 hours on the counter, or more in the refrigerator. Before serving, bring the marinated tomatoes to room temperature and garnish with the mozzarella and additional chopped fresh herbs. Enjoy!