Tomato Relish Salad Recipes

FRESH TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring vinegar and sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool completely. , In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; add vinegar mixture and mix well. Spoon into storage containers, allowing 1/2-in. headspace. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 12 months. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SPICY TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.

RIPE TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Wash vegetables and wipe dry. Clean peppers, removing all seeds. Run tomatoes, peppers and onions through food chopper/grinder. (I use the food grinder on my Kitchenaid stand mixer.) Add 1 c of salt, mix well and put in a muslin bag. Tie bag closed and hang up over drain overnight. (I hang the bag from the steps of a small ladder in the shower or over a basement drain.).
• In the morning, put reduced tomato mixture in a large bowl. Add vinegar (I start with 4 c first for a less vinegar taste and adjust if needed), sugar, celery seed and mustard seed. Dice celery and stir into mixture. Mix all ingredients well and put into processed pint jars.
• Place jars in canner and process for 10-15 minutes. Remove hot jars and allow to stand overnight. Next day check seals to ensure a tight seal.
• Relish will last up to 2 years if kept in dry, dark storage.

CORN AND TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine corn, tomato, scallion, cilantro, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

AVOCADO SALAD WITH TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Mix the vinegar, orange juice, orange peel, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
• Gradually whisk in oil until dressing is thoroughly blended.
• Stir in the tomatoes, cilantro, shallot and jalapeno, toss lightly to mix; allow to stand, covered, at room temperature for up to 2 hours to blend flavors.
• Just before serving, cut avocados lengthwise into halves; remove and discard pit, cut the avocados lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices.
• Arrange the avocados over chilled, lettuce lined plates; top with tomato relish and garnish with a spring of cilantro, orange peel or tomato wedge.

TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until tender. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes.

ASPARAGUS-TOMATO SALAD WITH DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; set aside. Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and cool. , Combine asparagus, tomatoes and onion in a bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate.