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easy marinated cherry tomatoes recipe in jar with dill parsley and sliced onion

Fresh, juicy cherry tomatoes marinated with garlic, herbs, and a light tangy dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy summer side dish is perfect for BBQ, grilled meats, or serving over toast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Rest time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz sweet cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced (or 1 shallot)
  • 3 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 oz water about 2 tbsp

Method
 

Prep the ingredients
  1. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the onion (or shallot), and finely mince the garlic. Chop the parsley and dill.
Build the marinade
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, parsley, dill, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, olive oil, salt, sugar, and water.
Mix gently
  1. Toss everything lightly to coat the tomatoes without crushing them.
Transfer to jar
  1. Move the mixture into a glass jar with a lid.
Shake gently
  1. Close the lid and shake lightly just until everything is evenly coated.
Let it marinate
  1. Allow the tomatoes to sit for 10–15 minutes at room temperature.
Serve
  1. Enjoy immediately or slightly chilled.

Notes

  • Do not overmix or shake aggressively - this will break down the tomatoes.
  • Best flavor develops after at least 10–15 minutes of marinating.
  • You can adjust salt and sugar slightly depending on how sweet your tomatoes are.
  • Shallots will give a milder flavor compared to red onion.

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