Saturday, July 31, 2010

Central Market Tomato Salad

IMHO there is never a need to let a tomato go to waste....so whether you have an abundance growing in your garden or you just feel the need to buy a bunch at the local farmer's market, this recipe is an absolutely delicious dish to eat on its own or serve as a side dish to a summer lunch or supper.

Central Market Tomato Salad

2 ripe homegrown tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and cut into a small dice
2 scallions, white parts, about 1" of the green, thinly sliced
2 T chopped fresh parsley (I'm gonna experiment and use cilantro)
1 t sherry vinegar
1 T extra virgin olive oil
Juliet Harbutt Redesdale (cheese, is kinda firm but crumbly)--(I'm using feta or a dill goat cheese)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and allow the flavors to blend.
A couple variations Kari plans on trying: Balsamic, Basil, and Mozzarella. Red Wine, Thyme, and Goat. Using the flavored Olive Oil. Maybe different herbs, Rosemary, Mint...

2 comments:

Ruth Kreider said...

Hello Kim. I am missing your regular blog entries.
(I am Esther's sister and have been silently following you for a while now, enjoying good recipes and funny anecdotes. )
Just realized I yoyo-ed 24 lbs back on since a year ago, so I am eager to get back on track again. Today I gathered a few green tomatoes that dropped in the storm last night and made a delicious green tomato salsa (green onions, chilipeppers, lime, cilantro etc.) that I ate over a chicken breast. Easy and delicious.--Ruth

kch said...

Thank you, Ruth...it is so nice to hear from you and meet you "virtually" :) After having gained 20 lbs. back from a 2-yr. hiatus of lap band fills, it is time for me to get back to work on losing weight, so I will start blogging again :)