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Marinated Tomato Toast with Herbs and Balsamic – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Marinated Tomato Toast with Herbs and Balsamic

A quick, elegant recipe for marinated tomato toast. Vibrant red and yellow tomatoes are marinated in a fresh herb and balsamic vinaigrette, then piled high on sweet, nutty bread for a burst of summer in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 355
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
  • ½ bunch fresh oregano, roughly chopped
  • ½ bunch Italian parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1 small bunch chives, chopped
  • 2 ripe beefsteak tomatoes, sliced ½-inch / 1.25cm thick
  • 2 ripe yellow tomatoes, sliced ½-inch / 1.25cm thick
  • 8 slices honey-nut or similar sweet whole-grain bread, ½-inch / 1.25cm thick
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Use the ripest, most flavorful in-season tomatoes you can find; heirloom varieties work beautifully here.
  • For a creamy element, spread a thin layer of goat cheese, ricotta, or vegan cream cheese on the toast before adding the tomatoes.
  • Lightly grill or pan-fry the bread in a little olive oil instead of toasting for a richer, more decadent texture.

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard to create the vinaigrette. Gently fold in the chopped oregano, parsley, and chives.
  2. Arrange the red and yellow tomato slices in a single layer in a shallow, nonreactive dish (like glass or ceramic).
  3. Pour most of the herb vinaigrette over them, reserving about 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) for the bread.
  4. Let the tomatoes marinate at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  5. Toast the slices of whole-grain bread until golden and crisp.
  6. Arrange the toasts on a platter and drizzle with the reserved 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) of vinaigrette.
  7. Artfully arrange the marinated tomato slices on the toasts, alternating between the red and yellow colors.
  8. Season generously with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper just before serving.
  9. Add a clove of finely minced garlic to the vinaigrette for an extra layer of savory flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 10gFat: 15g

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