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

Marinated tomatoes in a bowl

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!

Ingredients for Marinated tomatoes

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!

tomatoes, dill and garlic

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:

  1. Cut crosswise into the skin of each tomato.
  2. Pour boiling water over the tomatoes and let them soak for a couple of minutes. Drain water.
  3. Peel the skin off each tomato and cut into fourths.
  4. Sprinkle dill and garlic over tomatoes.
  5. Mix together the marinade and pour over tomatoes.
  6. Let tomatoes marinate for a day in the fridge.
Tomatoes in a bowl with boiled water
Tomatoes with a skin removed
marinating sauce in a measuring cup
tomatoes and herbs in a jar

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.

Marinated tomatoes in a bowl

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

Marinated tomatoes in a bowl

Quick Marinated Tomatoes

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Servings
8 servings
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Resting Time 1 d
Total Time 1 d 18 mins
Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin
Marinated tomatoes are a game changer. Add them to your favorite pasta salads and sandwiches, or serve them as a snack.

Ingredients

  • 4 lb tomatoes
  • 1 cup dill diced
  • 4 garlic cloves diced
  • 2 cups boiled water (cooled to a room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 12 oz ketchup
US Units – Metric

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.
    Tomatoes in a bowl with boiled water
  • Peel off the skins from the tomatoes. Cut tomatoes into fourths.
    Tomatoes with a skin removed
  • Place tomatoes into a bowl and mix in dill and garlic.
    tomatoes and herbs in a jar
  • Whisk together water, ketchup, salt and sugar.
    marinating sauce in a measuring cup
  • 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.
    Marinated tomatoes in a jar
Nutrition Facts
Quick Marinated Tomatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 1276mg53%
Potassium 721mg21%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 2561IU51%
Vitamin C 38mg46%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Posted September 22, 2020

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Natalya Drozhzhin

Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.