Spice-Marinated Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Spice-Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients: 2 lb. cherry or grape tomatoes; 6 Tbs. olive oil; 1 Tbs. sherry vinegar or white balsamic vinegar; 1/2 tsp. garam masala; 4 green onions, finely chopped ( 1/4 cup)

5 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 lb. cherry or grape tomatoes
6 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. sherry vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. garam masala
4 green onions, finely chopped ( 1/4 cup)

Directions

1

Bring large pot of water to a boil, and prepare large bowl of ice water.
2

Use knife to score small X on each cherry tomato.
3

Drop tomatoes in boiling water 10 to 15 at a time, blanch 10 to 15 seconds (15 to 20 seconds for grape tomatoes), then transfer to ice water with slotted spoon to stop cooking.
4

Drain all cooked and cooled tomatoes.
5

Whisk together oil, vinegar, and garam masala in medium bowl.
6

Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
7

Remove tomato peels with fingers over vinaigrette bowl to catch dripping juices, and place peeled tomatoes in bowl.
8

Add green onions, toss gently to coat, and let stand 30 minutes for flavors to develop.
9

Serve with toothpicks.