Market Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.
Recipe
Marinated Creole Tomatoes
All year round, tomatoes excel as best supporting actress - sliced on cheeseburgers, wedged in salads, and simmered into any sauce. But when the summer heat arrives and creole tomatoes hit the market, they take home the leading award. Juicy, ripe, local tomatoes are delicious with just a simple dress up. Try this marinated creole tomato recipe to cool down any summer lunch!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar - or to taste
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce - or to tolerance
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic - minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
- 6 medium creole tomatoes - cut into 6-8 wedges
- 2 large scallions - white and light green part only, halved and sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 large sprig fresh basil - thinly sliced
Directions
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, dark brown sugar, garlic and salt, and black pepper to taste in a small mixing bowl.
- Place tomatoes in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the tomatoes and gently stir.
- Add the scallions, parsley, and thyme. Stir again.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Stir from the bottom up just before serving then sprinkle with sliced fresh basil.
Recipe Source: From a Chef's Kitchen
About Us
The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.