Marinated Tomatoes With Basil And Balsamic Vinegar

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cups ice water
• 1/2-3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 6 tomatoes, thinly sliced
• parmesan cheese, curls (optional)
• french bread (optional)

Recipe

• 1 mix onion slices and 4 cups ice water in a large bowl; let stand 30 minutes. drain and pat dry with paper towels.
• 2 whisk together vinegar, olive oil, 2 tbls. water, sugar, salt, pepper and garlic. stir in basil and parsley.
• 3 layer half of the tomato slices in a shallow dish. top with half of the onion slices. drizzle with half of the dressing. repeat with remaining tomato slices, onion slices and dressing. cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• 4 sprinkle with parmesan curls, if using, and serve with french bread. serve at room temperature.