Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Louisiana Creole Tomato Salad

GREETINGS FOODIES,

This is the first blog post for Dardenne Brothers Fine Foods. We will be posting recipes, cooking tips, and general culinary information for your consumption. We have also just launched our brand new Ebay store where you will soon be able to find all of our fantastic gourmet seasoning blends, chile peppers, and super fresh spices from around the globe.

Creole tomatoes are in peak season here in Louisiana, so our first recipe is for a delicious Creole Tomato Salad created from tomatoes from the Baton Rouge Red Stick Farmers Market. Enjoy!








Today's Recipe:
CREOLE TOMATO SALAD

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

3 Ripe Creole Tomatoes
1 Small Red Onion
6 oz. Havarti, Farmers, or Feta Cheese
2 oz. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbl. Cider Vinegar (or Cane Syrup Vinegar- awesome stuff!)
Pinch of Sugar
1 Tbl. Minced Italian Parsley
2 tsp. Thinly Sliced Green Onions
Sea Salt (or Kosher Salt)
Black Pepper
Cut red onions into thin julienne. Combine with oil, vinegar, sugar, and parsley. Refrigerate this mixture for one hour. Pour this marinade over the sliced tomatoes, season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with crumbled cheese and green onions.