Full of summer flavours these healthy tomatoes are soaked up with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and fresh herbs and served with pillowy cubes of fresh mozzarella. Try these marinated tomatoes, they make a perfect hors d’oeuvre that everyone will love!

• 4-5 tomatoes sliced ½-inch thick
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion or 1 green onion
• 1 large clove garlic finely minced or crushed
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley plus additional for garnish
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried plus additional for garnish
• 1 (16 oz.) log of fresh mozzerella cheese diced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 ground pepper or to taste

Directions

1. To make the marinated tomatoes: Cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices and arrange them in a single layer in a large, shallow dish.

2. In a jar, combine oil, balsamic, honey, onion, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Close the lid and shake vigorously to emulsify and pour over the tomatoes in the dish.

3. Cover and marinate for 2 to 3 hours on the counter or more in the refrigerator. Before serving, bring the marinated tomatoes to room temperature and garnish with mozzarella and additional chopped fresh herbs. Enjoy!