Title: TOMATO HERB TOASTS
Categories: Toasts
Yield: 4 servings
2 tb Finely chopped red onion
Red wine vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 lb Ripe tomatoes,preferably a
-variety of colors (marvel
-stripe, green zebra, ida
-gold, lemon boy, etc.)
1/4 c Fruity olive oil
1/4 c Chopped fresh herb (basil,
-tarragon, thyme, parsley)
2 tb Chopped fresh herb (basil,
-tarragon, thyme, parsley)
4 Large slices bread,cut into
-16 triangles, brushed with
-a little olive oil
1. Macerate the chopped onion in 1 tablespoon each
vinegar with a little salt for at least 30 minutes.
2. Blanch tomatoes in boiling water for about 20
seconds. Cool, peel, seed and coarsely chop. Season
lightly with salt; drain. 3. Prepare a vinaigrette
with olive oil, onion, and vinegars, salt and pepper
and some herbs. 4. Just before serving, dress the
tomatoes with the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning.
5. Grill bread on both sides. Spoon tomato mixture
onto toasts and garnish with herbs.
