Enjoy Tomato Season While it Lasts
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Collapse ▲With humidity lifting and kids back in school, summer feels almost over. Fortunately, garden-fresh favorites are still coming in strong, like vine-ripened tomatoes and herbs.
Not only are tomatoes delicious, they have known health benefits. They contain the cancer fighting agents lycopene and bioflavonoids. Consuming tomatoes helps protect cells with two powerful antioxidants: vitamin C and beta-carotene.
A plate of sliced tomatoes is a welcome addition to any meal. They also add character, flavor and color to recipes.
This refreshing recipe features tomatoes, cucumbers and herbs. Perfect for a Labor Day gathering.
Herbed Tomato Salad
Vinaigrette ingredients:
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Whisk together ingredients in a large bowl.
½ medium red onion, chopped. Add to vinaigrette.
1 ½ pounds tomatoes (about 4 cups halved cherry tomatoes or equivalent chopped)
2 medium or 3 small cucumbers, chopped
½ cup fresh herbs of choice, roughly chopped
Place tomatoes in a colander, toss in 1 teaspoon salt and set over a bowl to drain liquid. Add tomatoes and cucumber to bowl and toss well. Before serving, sprinkle herbs over salad.
Serves 8
This pasta dish may be served as a side or main dish. Delicious topped with sautéed shrimp.
Pasta with Tomatoes and Herbs
3 cups ripe small tomatoes, about a pound
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped black olives or capers
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste
8 ounces dried pasta, short shape
¾ cup goat cheese, or other soft cheese
½ cup basil leaves, torn or coarsely chopped
¼ cup parsley, coarsely chopped
Parmesan cheese as garnish
- Cut tomatoes in half and place in a bowl. Stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, olives or capers, orange zest, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, then toss with tomato mixture and stir in goat cheese.
- Sprinkle with herbs and stir gently to combine. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Serves 6 The New Southern Garden Cookbook
Margie Mansure is an extension agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension. As a registered dietitian/nutritionist chef, she offers nutrition and cooking classes to community members. margie_mansure@ncsu.edu