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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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When heirloom tomatoes arrive, feature them with red onions, green olives and a surprising twist-star anise. Ingredients:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 whole star anise |
3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (about 1/2 medium) |
2 pounds medium heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges |
2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved |
1 cup pitted green olives, halved |
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced and halved |
1 tablespoon each minced fresh basil, tarragon, mint and cilantro |
1 serrano pepper, thinly sliced |
1/4 cup olive oil |
2 tablespoons lime juice |
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel |
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup vinegar, sugar and star anise. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from the heat. Cool slightly; stir in onion. Let stand for 30 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, cheese, herbs and serrano pepper. Remove star anise from onion mixture; drain onion, reserving 2 tablespoons marinade. (Discard remaining marinade or save for other use.) Add onion to tomato mixture.
3. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice and peel and remaining vinegar; pour over tomato mixture. Drizzle with reserved marinade; toss gently to coat. Season with salt if desired. Serve immediately. Yield: 10 servings.
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