Mediterranean Summer Tomatoes Recipe
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Mediterranean Summer Tomatoes

By: Scarlett 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (39)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 Servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 433 | Total Fat: 19.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2005 by Brad   view full review
I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! After marinating over night, the vinegar and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2005 by Saveur631   view full review
This is my favorite way to eat tomatoes! Light and fresh, the good tomatoe taste comes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2006 by Honey   view full review
Great recipe and simple too...Perfect for Summer..I used Olive Oil that has been flavored with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2006 by jgtonto39   view full review
I've been making my own variation of this all week with all fresh veggies from my garden....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2006 by freeradiCal   view full review
Growing up in our lttle Italian getto in Chicago we ate an identical "salad" almost everyday.....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2007 by Jennifer   view full review
This recipe turned out great! I didn't have the shallots, so I just left them out and made it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2006 by Larababe   view full review
Perfect side dish instead of a salad. I also had two warm multigrain baguettes that we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2008 by PMARTIN323   view full review
I recently made this, and it was wonderful. I followed the directions to the T, and the only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2007 by LISA   view full review
This really is a nice side dish or appetizer! Two days later, I was making grilled turkey...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2007 by Tsubaki   view full review
really good but you can definately cut back the # of shallots. I love 'em and it was still a...

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