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Mediterranean Summer Tomatoes

SUBMITTED BY: Scarlett PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"This is a very simple and yummy side dish. I learned in while living in France from an old Mediterranean lady. This is always a hit!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 29 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Core and slice the tomatoes, and arrange them in a serving dish. Sprinkle the shallots over the tomatoes. Whisk the olive oil and balsamic vinegar together with a fork, then pour over the tomatoes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving, or refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days. Eat with French bread, and dip the bread in the marinade when finished with the tomatoes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2005 by GOURMET631
This is my favorite way to eat tomatoes! Light and fresh, the good tomatoe taste comes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2005 by Brad
I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! After marinating over night, the vinegar and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2006 by Honey
Great recipe and simple too...Perfect for Summer..I used Olive Oil that has been flavored with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2006 by jgtonto39
I've been making my own variation of this all week with all fresh veggies from my garden.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2007 by Jennifer
This recipe turned out great! I didn't have the shallots, so I just left them out and made it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2006 by Larababe
Perfect side dish instead of a salad. I also had two warm multigrain baguettes that we... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2007 by Tsubaki
really good but you can definately cut back the # of shallots. I love 'em and it was still a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2006 by TYNHEIDS
Very quick and easy. Goes great as a side dish. Thanks for sharing! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2006 by freeradiCal
Growing up in our lttle Italian getto in Chicago we ate an identical "salad" almost everyday..... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2006 by COOKIEQUEEN45
What a great recipe for tomatoes! Looking forward to using this recipe alot in the summer.... MORE

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