Tomatoes Vinaigrette
June 26, 2008 by Marye Audet
Filed under Quick and Easy, Side Dishes
One of the best tastes of summer to me was always my mom;s tomatoes vinaigrette. They were an awesome side dish but I loved them the best spooned on a thick hunk of sourdough as a sandwich.
Incredibly easy, this only works with fresh, ripe, never-been refrigerated tomatoes. Nothing else will do. For best flavor make it the day before and allow it to mellow out in the fridge. Serve it icy cold with ANYTHING and you have a meal.
The hardest thing about this is waiting for it to be done…for me the other hardest thing was figuring out the measurements. I have never measured, just poured and stirred. It is largely a matter of taste on the vinaigrette, by the way. DOn;t be afraid to add more or less sugar or pepper.
6 very ripe tomatoes, cut in chunks
3 onions sliced
1 c cider vineger
3/4 c white sugar
1 tbs cracked black pepper
pinch of salt
Mix together, taste for seasoning and cover. Place in refrigerator for 24 hours.
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This sounds so good. I’ve been trying to find a recipe as simple, but tasty as this to match something my grandmother made. It’s close, but to be honest, sounds better than hers. SHHH.
My tomatoes aren’t ripe yet. It was still cold last month and it stunted my fruits and veggies.
This sounds lovely. Vinegar, onions and tomatoes together, Ahhh. I like it on sandwiches.
MM if only we did have tomatoes, I just made hummus, and I know they would make a tasty sandwich together :P.
That sounds lovely. I agrree with dishes like this its a matter of taste in regards to quantities.Im a vinegary type myself.
Julie- my mom was from the midwest and I guess it is based there
Jo-We are having hot weather and so my tomatoes are only so so this year.
Courtney, yeah, I would hav guessed you for a vinegary type..LOL