Hot Tomato Salad

Name: Hot Tomato Salad
Ingredients: 4 yellow banana peppers; 2 green banana peppers; 2 jalapeno peppers; 4 to 5 large tomatoes; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano; 2 ounces smoked Cheddar cheese, cubed (optional); 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons sugar (optional); Garnish: fresh basil sprig

16 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

4 yellow banana peppers
2 green banana peppers
2 jalapeno peppers
4 to 5 large tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
2 ounces smoked Cheddar cheese, cubed (optional)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
Garnish: fresh basil sprig

Directions

1

Remove and discard seeds from peppers and tomatoes. Dice peppers and tomatoes; place in a large bowl. Toss in garlic, herbs, and, if desired, cheese.
2

Stir together oil, next 3 ingredients, and, if desired, sugar; add to tomato mixture, tossing to coat. Cover and chill 2 to 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon. Garnish, if desired.