Vibrant Tomato Marinade: 3 Delicious Variations (Avocado & Hemp Seed)
Avocado Cherry Tomato Marinade / Hemp Seed Cherry Tomato Marinade / Tomato Marinade
A feast for the eyes and the palate! Discover how to make a refreshing cherry tomato marinade, elevated with creamy avocado and nutrient-rich hemp seeds. Perfect for boosting your appetite!
Main Ingredients- 800g fresh cherry tomatoes
- 2 ripe avocados
- A generous amount of rinsed hemp seeds
Cooking Instructions
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Today, I’ll show you how to make a cherry tomato marinade that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. We’ll cover the basic recipe, an avocado-enhanced version, and a version with hemp seeds – three wonderful ways to enjoy it!
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① Prepare the Cherry Tomatoes: First, wash and prepare 800g of fresh cherry tomatoes.
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② Score the Tomatoes: Make a shallow cross (‘X’) incision on the bottom of each cherry tomato. This simple step makes peeling the skin much easier.
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③ Scoring Complete: Ensure all cherry tomatoes have been scored carefully.
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④ Peel the Tomatoes – Add Hot Water: Place the scored cherry tomatoes in a bowl. Pour boiling hot water over them, ensuring they are fully submerged.
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⑤ Blanch Briefly: Let the tomatoes sit in the hot water for about 10 to 20 seconds, then get ready to remove them. Be careful not to over-blanch, as they can become mushy.
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⑥ Drain: Carefully remove the blanched cherry tomatoes from the hot water.
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⑦ Cool Down: Rinse the drained tomatoes under cold running water or immerse them in an ice bath to cool them quickly. This helps the skin slip off easily. (Personally, rinsing with cold water a few times also works well.)
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⑧ Start Peeling: Now, with a gentle nudge, the skins should peel off effortlessly.
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⑨ Peeling Finished: Here are the cherry tomatoes, all neatly peeled.
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⑩ Prepare Other Ingredients – Avocado: Let’s get the other ingredients ready for the marinade. Cut the 2 avocados in half, remove the pits, peel them, and dice them into bite-sized pieces (about 1.5cm cubes).
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⑪ Dice the Avocados: Cut them into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
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⑫ Avocado and Tomatoes: Place the diced avocado next to the peeled cherry tomatoes. Don’t they look beautiful together?
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⑬ Mince Onion: Finely mince half of a medium onion. Add the minced onion to the bowl with the peeled cherry tomatoes. The subtle sharpness of the onion adds a lovely depth of flavor.
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⑭ Prepare Basil: Pick 6 fresh basil leaves from your garden. Their fresh aroma will truly enhance the marinade’s taste.
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⑮ Basil Alternatives: If fresh basil isn’t available, dried basil leaves or parsley flakes can be used as a substitute. Adjust the amount to your preference.
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⑯ Chop Basil: Wash the basil leaves, pat them dry with a paper towel, and then finely chop them before adding them to the bowl.
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⑰ Squeeze Lemon Juice: Juice one clean lemon, using a sieve to catch any seeds. You’ll need about 30ml of lemon juice.
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⑱ Lemon Tip: If you don’t plan to use lemons immediately after buying them, storing them in the freezer and thawing them when needed is a convenient method.
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⑲ Make the Marinade Dressing – Olive Oil: Now, let’s create the delicious marinade dressing. Start with 45ml of extra virgin olive oil.
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⑳ Lemon Juice: Add the prepared 30ml of lemon juice.
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㉑ Honey: Stir in 30ml of honey for a touch of sweetness.
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㉒ Salt: Add 1 tablespoon of fine salt for seasoning.
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㉓ Pepper: Sprinkle in a pinch of freshly ground black pepper for added aroma. Be careful not to add too much.
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㉔ Balsamic Vinegar (Optional): For an extra layer of flavor, add 30ml of balsamic vinegar. You can omit this if you don’t have it or prefer not to use it.
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㉕ Mix Gently: Combine all the ingredients in the bowl (cherry tomatoes, avocado, minced onion, chopped basil) with the prepared dressing. Gently toss everything together until well combined, being careful not to mash the avocado.
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㉖ Serve the Basic Marinade: First, let’s plate the basic cherry tomato marinade without avocado or hemp seeds. Add the tomatoes and other ingredients to a bowl, pour over the dressing, and toss. Serve this simple yet delicious version in a nice dish. This is the basic cherry tomato marinade!
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㉗ Taste the Basic Marinade: Even this simple version is incredibly tasty! The refreshing burst of the tomatoes perfectly complements the dressing.
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㉘ Visual Appeal: The vibrant colors are sure to whet your appetite. It’s a wonderful dish to enjoy when you’re not feeling very hungry, as it will surely bring your appetite back.
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㉙ Make the Avocado Marinade: Now, let’s create the second variation with avocado. It’s as simple as adding avocado to the basic cherry tomato marinade!
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㉚ Super Easy Recipe: Isn’t this incredibly easy? Simply add the diced avocado to the already prepared basic marinade and gently mix.
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㉛ Avocado Marinade Complete: After gently mixing, transfer it to a serving dish. Your creamy and delicious Avocado Cherry Tomato Marinade is ready!
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㉜ The Avocado Difference: The addition of avocado makes it wonderfully creamy and rich, while still retaining that refreshing tomato flavor.
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㉝ Healthy and Delicious: This Avocado Cherry Tomato Marinade is not only delicious but also packed with healthy benefits.
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㉞ Make the Hemp Seed Marinade: Finally, let’s make the version with hemp seeds, which are perfect for a healthy diet. Start by preparing the hemp seeds.
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㉥ Use Existing Marinade: Place your prepared basic tomato marinade or avocado marinade into a serving bowl. (In this photo, the avocado marinade was used.)
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㉦ Add Hemp Seeds: Generously sprinkle hemp seeds over the marinade and gently mix before serving. The pop of texture from the hemp seeds is delightful.
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㉧ Hemp Seed Marinade Complete: Your healthy and delicious cherry tomato marinade with hemp seeds is now ready!
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㉨ Satisfying Diet Food: Thanks to the hemp seeds, this dish is very filling and makes for a perfect diet meal. Enjoy it feeling satisfied! (The number ‘0’ appears to be an emoticon.)
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㉩ Nutrient-Rich Marinade: Rich in protein and essential fatty acids, this marinade is packed with nutrients thanks to the hemp seeds.
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Summary: We’ve explored how to make these three different styles of cherry tomato marinades. Choose the one that best suits your taste and give it a try! They are a delight for both your eyes and your taste buds.
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Revive Your Appetite: Feeling a lack of appetite? These fresh and flavorful marinades are sure to bring your appetite back in full force!
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This was HyangCook’s home cooking recipe ♥ [How to Make Cherry Tomato Marinade + 3 Ways to Enjoy It]
