Marilyn's Marinated Tomato Salad Recipe

Marilyn's Marinated Tomato Salad Notes

This has been our family's favorite salad for years. It is also one of the most requested dishes when I cook for friends. One friend added it to the menu of a small cafe she runs in Antioch.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
• 2-4 cups sliced ripe tomatoes
• 1 green onion, chopped, for every 2 cups sliced tomato

Serves / Yields

Serves 4-8

Preparation Instructions

Place sliced tomatoes in a bowl. Top with chopped green onion. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingrediants together and pour over tomatoes and green onions. Toss tomatoes to ensure all are coated with marinade. Let stand for at least 30 minutes before serving. Toss once more just before serving.

Helpful Hints

One of the beauties of this dish is its versatility. Garlic lovers like me can add a second clove to the marinade. Other variations include substituting Balsamic for Red Wine vinegar and oregano for basil. Grated romano or parmesean is good sprinkled over the tomatoes just before serving, or Romano cheese powder added to the marinade. In late summer when the Farmers Markets are loaded with all types of tomatoes, I'll use a combination of tomatoes from heirlooms to super-sweet yellow grape. The color contrast is as appealing as that of the flavor. I accidently discovered that the marinade is easily converted to a 'creamy' salad dressing. Instead of whisking the marinade, I once used a stick blender to combine it. The mustard powder acted as an emulsifier and the result was very thick, almost creamy which clings well to a salad. I've also had great success using the marinade as is or with slight variations on meats and seafood before grilling.

Credit

This recipe was provided by Dave Lindeen from Streamwood.

Cuisines, Courses and Ingredients

• American, Appetizer, Fruit, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetable

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