Spicy Tomato Salad

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Spicy Tomato Salad

 

4 large ripe tomatoes

1 small fresh hot red or green chili

2 garlic clove2

1 oz. fresh basil

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

salt and pepper

fresh crusty bread, to serve

 

To garnish:

fresh basil sprigs

lemon wedges

 

Bring a tea kettle of water to a boil. Place the tomatoes in a heatproof bowl,

then pour over enough boiling water to cover them. Let them soak for 2 to 4

minutes, then lift out of the water and cool slightly. When the tomatoes are

cool enough to handle, gently pierce the skins with the tip of a knife. The

skins should now be easy to remove. Discard the skins, then chop the tomatoes

and place them in a large salad bowl.

Seed and finely chop the chili, then chop the garlic. Rinse and finely chop the

basil, then add it to the tomatoes in the bowl with the chili and the garlic.

Mix the oil, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar together in a separate bowl, then

season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the salad and toss

together well. Garnish with basil sprigs and lemon wedges, and serve immediately

with fresh crusty bread. Serves 4.