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Oregano-Marinated Tomato Salad

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Colorful tomatoes marinated in salt pepper olive oil and fresh oregano on a white plate.
Oregano Marinated Tomato Salad recipePhoto by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson

Marinating sliced tomatoes in salt, pepper, olive oil, and fresh oregano intensifies their flavor and brings out their rich juices. Serve with crusty bread for mopping it up.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 minutes

  • Yield

    4–6 servings

Ingredients

3 lb. mixed heirloom tomatoes (preferably various colors and sizes), cut into wedges or halved if small
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. oregano leaves (from about 4 sprigs)
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Toss tomatoes, oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until juicy and deeply flavored, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.

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