Marinated Cherry Tomatoes on Toast
Taking a cue from Italian bruschetta and Spanish pan con tomate, these easy marinated cherry tomatoes go with everything. Toss them over greens for a summery salad or spoon them over grilled fish. Or serve them as they are here, on toasted bread, a great vehicle for catching all the delicious juices.
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 - Serves: 6 persons
 
Ingredients
- 5 ½pounds cherry tomatoes, preferably a mix of different colors
 - Salt and pepper
 - 3tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
 - 2tablespoons red wine vinegar
 - 1large garlic clove, grated
 - Pinch of red-pepper flakes
 - 6basil leaves, plus more for garnish
 - 6(¾-inch-thick) slices sourdough bread
 
Instructions
Step 1
Cut cherry tomatoes in half and place in a salad bowl. Season well with salt and pepper.Step 2
Add olive oil, vinegar, garlic, red-pepper flakes and basil. Toss well. Let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.Step 3
To serve, toast the bread and place on a platter or individual plates. Spoon cherry tomatoes over toast, dividing evenly among slices, and drizzle over any remaining juices from bowl. Garnish with more basil leaves.