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### **How to Make It:**
1. **Prepare the Tomatoes:**
Wash and slice or halve the tomatoes, depending on size. Place them in a large bowl or shallow dish.
2. **Make the Marinade:**
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. **Add Herbs & Combine:**
Pour the marinade over the tomatoes. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and gently toss to coat.
4. **Let it Marinate:**
Cover and let sit at room temperature for at least 20–30 minutes before serving. For deeper flavor, marinate up to 2 hours.
5. **Serve:**
Enjoy chilled or at room temperature. Serve as a side, over toast, or with fresh mozzarella or burrata.
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### **Tips & Variations:**
* **Choose Quality Tomatoes:** This dish depends on the flavor of the tomatoes. Use the ripest, juiciest ones you can find — especially in-season heirlooms or farmers’ market finds.
* **Add Cheese:** Crumbled feta, goat cheese, or fresh mozzarella make this even more indulgent.
* **Use What You Have:** No fresh herbs? Use a pinch of dried basil or Italian seasoning.
* **Make Ahead:** This salad gets better as it sits — perfect for prepping a few hours before dinner.
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## **Fresh, Simple, and Irresistible**
This **Marinated Tomato Salad with Herbs & Garlic** is everything we love about summer: bright, bold, and bursting with flavor. It comes together in minutes and complements just about any meal — from grilled steaks to sandwiches or pasta.
Once you make it, don’t be surprised if it becomes a staple on your warm-weather table.
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