Marinated Tomatoes with Mozzarella

I can’t believe I have never thought to marinate my tomatoes before! These tomato slices were the perfect side dish for dinner on this busy and HOT 90-degree day. I didn’t want to heat the house too much, so a cold side dish was a must when I was planning dinner. I ran across a recipe on eatwell101 that sounded delicious, and it was. These marinated tomatoes with mozzarella disappeared quickly, and we thought they were delicious. The herbs gave such a great flavor–the balsamic added the perfect amount of tangy-sweet goodness, and I loved the creamy bits of mozzarella. This easy marinated tomato recipe paired nicely with juicy steaks, corn on the cob, and crusty bread.

Marinated Tomatoes with Mozzarella

• 4-5 tomatoes, sliced thickly
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2-3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, to taste
• 1 tbsp shallot, finely diced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely diced
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely diced
• 1 tbsp fresh oregano, finely diced
• ½ tsp honey, more if desired
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
• Mozzarella, cut into bits

How to Make Marinated Tomatoes with Mozzarella:

Cut the tomatoes into thick slices and arrange them in a single layer in a large shallow dish.

Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shallot, garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, and honey in a bowl; whisk until well combined. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.

Pour the vinaigrette evenly over the tomato slices.

Cover with plastic wrap and set aside on the counter for 1-2 hours.

Serve with mozzarella bits on top and season with a bit more freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Enjoy.