Southern Onion and Sliced Green Tomato Salad tnt

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Southern Onion and Sliced Green Tomato Salad

 

Orange Cane Syrup Vinaigrette:

1/4 cup sugar cane syrup

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup olive oil

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

2 tbsps. orange juice

1/2 tsp. ground allspice

1 tsp. grated orange rind

1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. dried mustard

 

Combine all ingredients in a quart jar, cover tightly and shake vigorously.

 

Chill thoroughly and shake well before serving. Use as a marinade over

sliced tomatoes or as a dressing on salad greens or fresh fruit.

 

Salad:

6 sliced green tomatoes

2 thinly sliced Bermuda onions

1/4 cup sliced green onions

1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper

1/4 cup finely diced yellow bell pepper

1/4 cup diced garlic

 

In a large mixing bowl, gently place alternating layers of green tomatoes,

bermuda onions, green onions and garlic. Pour vinaigrette over the tomatoes

to coat generously. Cover with clear wrap and refrigerate two to three hours

before using.

 

To serve, place the tomatoes and bermuda onions in a circular pattern around

a crystal or glass serving platter. Pour the remainder of dressing over the

tomatoes and garnish with red and yellow bell pepper.

Serves 6.

 

 

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