Use marinated tomatoes in pastas, sandwiches, salads, and more for a fresh upgrade.

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Marinated tomatoes takes the flavor ofripe summer tomatoesto new levels.

Consider our mouthwatering marinated tomatoes your quickest way to mealtime bliss.

Southern Living Marinated Tomatoes in the jar ready to serve

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Note that the tomatoes will need to sit for about an hour and 45 minutes before serving.

This time is well spent, giving all those delicious flavors time to expertly meld together.

Learn how to make marinated tomatoes.

Southern Living Marinated Tomatoes ingredients

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Want a quick weeknight meal idea?

Once the tomatoes are ready, simply toss them withcooked thin spaghettiand small mozzarella balls.

Dinner is as simple as that.

Southern Living Marinated Tomatoes stirring together the tomatoes and dressing

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Simply stir to combine all the ingredients listedwith the exception of the herbs.

Cover and set aside for 1 hour and 45 minutes, tossing occasionally.

This gives all the flavors time to meld and work their way into the tomatoes.

Southern Living Marinated Tomatoes adding the herbs to the tomatoes

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Toss in the herbs and serve.

Toss them into greensalads,pasta salads, or grain-based salads for a burst of juiciness and flavor.

The opportunities to use these brightly-flavored beauties are almost endless.

Can I Make Marinated Tomatoes Ahead?

Note that the longer they sit, the more the tomatoes may begin to break down.

It’s best to use them within a day or two for the freshest flavor and texture.

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Add herbs and serve:

Stir in basil leaves and Italian parsley leaves.

Roma, cherry, grape, Heirloom, or beefsteak tomatoes all hold up well to marinating.