Tomato Marinated Salad*
Ingredients:
8 oz grape tomatoes, sliced length0wise
1 bunch basil, chopped
5 sprigs chive, chopped
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp brown sugar
salt and pepper, to taste.
Directions:
Slice tomatoes directly in a bowl. Add basil and chives. In a small jar add rest of the ingredients and shake till you can't shake anymore. Add half of the dressing to the salad. Let it sit in the refrigerator covered for a couple of hours before serving.
*see another version of this salad at www.thepioneerwoman.com.
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| The tomatoes are finally growing! |
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| Chop up the fresh tomatoes and then use kitchen shears for the fresh chives (those are from the garden too!) |
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| Fresh basil, from the garden of course! You can use the kitchen shears here as well. |
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| Throw in the herbs with the tomatoes. |
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| This is the magical ingredient. |
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| Pour into a small jar. |
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| Add the oil. |
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| Next, the brown sugar. |
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| Salt and pepper, then prepare to shake what your Momma gave you! |
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| Shake your money maker! |
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| Gently toss together with the vinaigrette. |
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| The perfect accompaniment to pretty much any dish. Amen. |
