Caprese Salad Tomatoes (Italian Marinated Tomatoes)

Ingredients

• 5 roma tomatoes (washed and sliced thin or thick to your preference)
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced (use fresh!)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (or a little less)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil or oregano (not both!)
• 1 lemon, juice of

Directions

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   Mix all ingredients together and set on counter stirring occasionally.

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   The salt will bring out the juice of the tomatoes.

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   Taste and add more seasonings to your personal taste.

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   You can use fresh basil or oregano if preferred, just remember to chopped finely and use a little less than dried.

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   USES: Serve with almost any meal as a side.

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   On top of a green salad (no dressing necessary!).

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   Use as a topping for bruschetta--just chop tomatoes instead of slicing.

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   Use for caprese salad--add sliced buffalo mozzarella and you're done.

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   have some leftover juice: place some sliced chicken breasts and marinate over night, then carefully remove the chicken and quickly sauté them until done. Add remaining juice and tomatoes, boil for 1-2 minutes and then add cooked penne pasta, toss, and simmer for 5-6 minutes.

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    JUICE USES: **you can reuse the "marinade" with new tomatoes. Just add some more sliced tomatoes to the juice and let sit for about 20 minutes.

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    OR use the juice and marinate boneless chicken breast overnight in refrigerator, grill and serve or slice chicken and top a Caesar salad with it.