Fire And Ice Tomatoes
This vibrant and refreshing salad showcases the crispness of fresh vegetables marinated in a tangy dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal!
Equipment
- saucepan
Ingredients
Vegetables:
- 6 large tomatoes skinned and quartered
- 1 large cucumber sliced thin
- 1 large green bell pepper sliced thin
- 1 large red bell pepper sliced thin
- 1 large red or vidalia onion sliced thin
Dressing:
- 3/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seed
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper or Tabasco sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your vegetables: thinly slice the cucumber, onions, and both bell peppers, and quarter the tomatoes.
For Salad:
- Combine all the prepared vegetables in a large mixing bowl and toss them together until evenly distributed.
For Dressing:
- In a saucepan, mix cider vinegar, celery salt, mustard seed, granulated sugar, red pepper, black pepper, salt, and water. Heat this mixture until it reaches a boil and let it bubble for one minute before removing from heat.
- Pour the hot dressing over the mixed vegetables in the bowl.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to enhance the flavors.