Shelly's Recipe

MARINATED TOMATOES

Category: Salad

6 large homegrown or heirloom tomatoes, washed and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices

Marinade
1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup wine vinegar
1 tsp sea salt
1-2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/4 to 1/2 tsp black pepper, fresh ground
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs thyme, chopped
1 sprig marjoram, chopped
1-2 tbsp scallions or green onions with some green stem, finely chopped
Parmesan cheese, shaved

Combine marinade ingredients in a shaker. Pour over sliced tomatoes; gently stir so all tomatoes are coated with marinade. Cover and marinate at least 1 hour before serving.

Serve as a side dish garnished with shaved Parmesan cheese, or with dollops of cottage cheese and seasoned croutons as a light lunch.