Marinated Tomato Salad

Marinade ;

1 -1/2 ----------------------cups tarragon or white vinegar

1/2 -------------------------teaspoon salt

1/4 -------------------------cup finely chopped shallots

2 ----------------------------tablespoons finely chopped chives

2 ----------------------------tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 --------------------------teaspoon white pepper

2 ----------------------------tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Salad :

6 ----------------------------plun tomatoes , quartered vertically

2 ----------------------------large yellow tomatoes , sliced horizontally into 1/2-inch slices

16 ---------------------------red cherry tomatoes , halved vertically

16 ---------------------------small yellow pear tomatoes , halved vertically

1) To prepare marinade , combine vinegar and salt in large bowl ; stire until salt is completely dissolved . Add shallots , chives , lemon juice and white pepper ; mix well . Slowly whisk in oil until well blended .

2) Add tomatoes to marinade, toss well . Cover and let stand at room temperature 2 to 3 hours .

3) To serve , place 3 plum tomato quarters on each of 8 salad plates . Add 2 slices yellow tomato , 4 cherry tomato halves and 4 pear tomato halves . Garnish each plate with sunflower prrouts if desired . (Or , place marinated tomatoes on large serving dish.

Quick and easy for busy cooks .