Marinated Tomato Salad
This Marinated Tomato Salad is a vibrant mix of ripe tomatoes, red onions, and kalamata olives tossed in a fragrant blend of olive oil, pomegranate syrup, garlic, and fresh herbs. Quick to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, it’s perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or part of a mezze spread.
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp pomegranate syrup
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ⅓ tsp salt
- 1 handful chopped parsley
- 1 handful chopped basil
- ½ tbsp dried oregano
Salad ingredients:
- 300 g (0.7 lb) chopped tomatoes
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives chopped
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, combine olive oil, pomegranate syrup, crushed garlic, salt, parsley, basil, and oregano. Whisk or stir to blend the flavors.
- Toss in the chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped kalamata olives.
- Gently toss until all ingredients are coated in the marinade.
- Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. For deeper flavor, marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour.