Marinated tomato and herb salad

This simple, delicious tomato and herb salad is marinated in a tasty caper vinaigrette dressing with a hint of garlic and goes with absolutely anything!

What goes well alongside this dish?

This salad is perfect for any BBQ or buffet as it can be used as a side dish or popped into a burger.

Marinated tomato and herb salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Marinate 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 6 plum or round tomatoes
  • sea salt
  • 1 tbsp capers, rinsed, drained and finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic close, crushed
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 handful of basil, chopped
  • 1 handful flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized chunks and place in a colander. Sprinkle over a little sea salt and leave to drain for 5-10 mins. Transfer to a salad bowl.
  • In a small bowl, add the chopped capers, olive oil, vinegar and garlic and mix thoroughly. Pour over the tomatoes
  • Add the sliced onion to the bowl, toss together and set aside for 30mins to marinate.
  • Stir the the tomato and onions together, scatter the basil and parsley over the salad and serve.