Marinated tomatoes are a game-changer. Add them to your favorite pasta salads and sandwiches, or serve them as a snack.

My husband is not a fan of tomatoes, so I usually only purchase a couple for myself on a regular grocery trip. However, this recipe reintroduced tomatoes to him and made him a believer! Both of us ate at least two pounds of these marinated tomatoes…
These tomatoes have a great texture and never turn out mushy like most other pickled tomatoes. Plus, they are skinless — which makes them even more enjoyable to eat right out of the jar!

Best Tomatoes to Use For This Recipe
Truth be told, you can use any firm tomato in this recipe. Typically, Romas work the best. Cherry tomatoes can work well too. Just remember that you will have to peel each tomato before you marinate them. Depending on how long you want to spend peeling, choose wisely!

How To Make Marinated Tomatoes
Simple, tasty and healthy, these tomatoes will soon take up permanent real estate in your refrigerator. Follow the below steps to nail the recipe:
- Cut crosswise into the skin of each tomato.
- Pour boiling water over the tomatoes and let them soak for a couple of minutes. Drain water.
- Peel the skin off each tomato and cut into fourths.
- Sprinkle dill and garlic over tomatoes.
- Mix together the marinade and pour over tomatoes.
- Let tomatoes marinate for a day in the fridge.




Serving Marinated Tomatoes
Serve atop mashed potatoes or substitute marinated tomatoes for fresh in your next pasta salad. Or serve them over grilled tilapia for a refreshing pop of flavor. You could also add them to a Cuban sandwich for a hearty weekend lunch. Honestly, it’ll be impressive if they make it farther than straight out of the jar…
How Long Marinated Tomatoes Last
Marinated pickles don’t have the same shelf life as pickled tomatoes. This means they will stay fresh for up to two weeks when stored in your refrigerator. Keep them in airtight mason jars for the best results.

More Tomato Salad Recipes
- Classic Garden Salad – Cucumbers and tomatoes are a match made in heaven. Head to the farmer’s market and grab all the ingredients you need and enjoy this simple summertime salad.
- Corn Tomato Avocado Salad – Eaten on its own or scooped into a burrito, this salad packs a serious punch.
- Tomato Arugula Salad – The prefect salad for pasta night.
- Canned Green Tomato Salad – Add a heaping scoop right on top of mashed potatoes for a meal that oozes comfort.
Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut through the skins of tomatoes, crosswise. Place all tomatoes into a large bowl and cover with boiled water. Let tomatoes soak in the water for 3 minutes. Drain water.
- Peel off the skins from the tomatoes. Cut tomatoes into fourths.
- Place tomatoes into a bowl and mix in dill and garlic.
- Whisk together water, ketchup, salt and sugar.
- Pour marinade over tomatoes and let them sit for at least 24 hours. Keep them refrigerated. Serve marinated tomatoes cold and right out of the fridge.
What a beautiful and delicious recipe! Thanks for another idea for how to use up my garden bounty. Can't wait to enjoy these on a salad.
Lisalia, good to hear! Enjoy π
This is awesome! My family loves tomatoes! It was so good!
Toni, I am so happy to hear this!
This looks so yummy! Can't wait to make this!
Hey Beth, I hope you love it. It has been a hit around here. π
What type of tomatoes are best for this recipe? If not Roma tomatoes!
Roma tomatoes would be the best.
Hey, will baby tomatoβs work in this recipe?
I know a few people made it with baby tomatoes. You cant remove skins form them so the results wouldn't be the same. Please tell me how this turns out for you.
hello Natalya, just wondering, will the tomatoes really last a couple of weeks in the refrigerator? my husband's birthday in 5 days and I would be very happy if I can make something 5 days in advance! ?
Yes, they can stay great for a few weeks. I wouldnt push it passed two week period. I dont think they would last that long, lol π
Can I use roma tomatoes or it wont be as tasty?
I think it would work. The only thing is that they are more watery so when you will cut them the liquids will come out. Maybe try only cutting them in half or keeping them whole.
I made these last week, so delicious! Gonna make them again right now
Wow! Awesome. I love that we have tomatoes year around. I miss this salad, this to make it!
These are incredibly delicious! I can see how 4 pounds can disappear very quickly. Do you think that using tomato juice instead of ketchup and water might work?
So I personally haven't tried this. I am sure the flavor will be different but it would work. Just don't add any water to it because juices are already watered down.
Maybe I'll try a very small batch.
Let me know how it turns out, I want to know. π
Thanks for the tasty recipe,we loved this..Can't wait till summer!
Thank you! We love using up endless tomatoes from mamas garden with this recipe.
Hi! If i were to put them in cans and refrigerate them, how long will they last? At least 2 weeks?
They will last couple weeks. I usually make a huge jar and leave it to use over a period of a few weeks.
So if I do it in a large jar, can I just marinate them in there right away?
Yes for sure, you can marinade them in a jar if you have a large enough of a jar.
This looks so good...will! Try them today
My sister made this and I couldnt stop eating loveeeeeddd it. Ill try and make it myself π
Hey! I am so happy you loved them. I can't wait for my moms garden tomatoes to get ripe so I can make some again π
Would these be used as a side dish and how long will they keep? They look delicious and something I'd like to try with our garden tomatoes this summer.
Yes, they are perfect as a side dish or a salad. I have been spotting sale on tomatoes so I can make them again. This 4lb were gone in a few days. π
Where do you get your tomatoes from? They look homegrown..(from wa too π
Hey Nella, Russian store called Marvel foods. They have one in Tacoma and Auburn.
Oh ya I go there all the time...will have to get next visit. This recipe looks very good. I tried to do marinated tomatoes recipe in summer but they didn't turn out π
Our 4 lb were gone a few days later. I plan to make more next week π
REALLY WANT TO TRY THIS LOOKS REALLY GOOD =)
Its really really good, I just had some with eggs for breakfast.