Featured Recipe - Summer Tomatoes

This simple yet elegant and delicious side dish takes only 15 minutes from start to finish (not counting your stroll through the farmer's market). It originates in Mediterranean section of France where summer heat, great tastes, and simple summer dishes are the norm. As an option, let the mixture of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and onions marinate together overnight to take some zest from the onions and render them almost sweet, a great accent to the tomatoes. Use them with summer sandwiches or as they are.

Ingredients:
  • 5 fresh tomatoes
  • 5 shallots, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup good quality olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 loaf French bread, for dipping (optional, preferably fresh)

Directions:

  1. First, find a farmer's market with fresh whole tomatoes.
  2. Core and slice the tomatoes, and arrange them in a serving dish.
  3. Sprinkle the shallots over the tomatoes.
  4. Whisk the olive oil and balsamic vinegar together with a fork, then pour over the tomatoes.
  5. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving, or refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.
  6. Eat with French bread, and dip the bread in the marinade when finished with the tomatoes.


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