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Sliced Green Tomato and Onion Salad - Magnolia Mound Plantation
PREP TIME: 1 Hour
SERVES: 6

INGREDIENTS FOR ORANGE CANE SYRUP VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup sugar cane syrup
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsps orange juice
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp grated orange rind
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried mustard

Combine all ingredients in a quart jar, cover tightly and shake vigorously. Chill thoroughly and shake well before serving. Use as a marinade over sliced tomatoes or as a dressing on salad greens or fresh fruit.

INGREDIENTS FOR SALAD:
6 sliced green tomatoes
2 thinly sliced Bermuda onions
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely diced yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup diced garlic

In a large mixing bowl, gently place alternating layers of green tomatoes, bermuda onions, green onions and garlic. Pour vinaigrette over the tomatoes to coat generously. Cover with clear wrap and refrigerate two to three hours before using. To serve, place the tomatoes and bermuda onions in a circular pattern around a crystal or glass serving platter. Pour the remainder of dressing over the tomatoes and garnish with red and yellow bell pepper.

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