Name: Oregano-Marinated Tomato Salad | Epicurious
Cook time: 15 minutes
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

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.

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