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NatureSweet Tomato Recipes

SWEET SKEWERS
Ingredients
2 lb NatureSweet Cherry Tomatoes
1 lb Halloumi Cheese (cubed)
1 ea Zucchini Squash (thick coin sliced)
1 clove Garlic (crushed)
1 ea Shallot (fine dice)
1 TBS Fresh Basil (fine chopped)
1 TBS Fresh Thyme (fine chopped)
3 TBS Olive Oil
3 TBS Butter (melted)
1 TBS Fresh Lemon Juice
to taste Salt and Pepper
Instructions

In a bowl, mix Garlic, Shallot, fresh herbs, Olive Oil, butter and Lemon Juice.

On skewers, alternate Cherry Tomato, Cheese, Squash (put squash on lengthwise)

Brush marinade onto skewers and place on the grill. Turn about 3 –4 minutes or when grill marks appear. If you have left over marinade, brush onto the other side.

Can be served hot or cold.

SWEET SHERRY CHERRY PASTA
Ingredients
2 lb NatureSweet Tomatoes (halved)
2 TBS Olive Oil
3 clove Garlic (fine chopped)
1 ea Red Onion (fine chopped)
2 TBS Sherry Vinegar (or dry Sherry Wine)
1 tsp Sugar
1 TBS Fresh Basil (fine chopped)
½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
to taste Salt and Pepper
1 lb Your Favorite Pasta (cooked)
Instructions

In a bowl, mix Olive Oil, Garlic, Red Onion, Sherry, Sugar, Pepper Flakes and Salt.

Add the Cherry Tomatoes and mix to coat.

Pour into a large baking dish so that Cherry Tomatoes are only about 1 layer.

Roast in a pre-heated oven at 375 degrees about 20 – 25 minutes.

When finished, toss in your Pasta. Add some freshly grated Parmesan Cheese on top and serve.
NOTE: You can add Kalamata Olives and Marinated Artichoke Hearts to this. You also could add some sliced Zucchini or Yellow Squash, and some left over Chicken)

THE NEW CLASSIC SWEETER BLT
Ingredients
1 lb NatureSweet Tomatoes (chopped)
8 slices Bacon (cooked and chopped)
½ cup Mayonnaise
1 TBS Fresh Lemon Juice
1 pkg Mache
to taste Salt and Pepper
Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk Mayonnaise and Lemon Juice until well blended.

Add Tomatoes, Bacon and Mache. Salt and Pepper to taste.

Spread on your favorite bread for a cool and sweeter BLT.
NOTE: “Where’s the lettuce in this BLT

” you may ask. We kicked the “L” out of it and added Mache.

NATURE’S SWEET MOZZARELLA SALAD
Ingredients
2 lb NatureSweet Cherry Tomatoes
2 lb Mozzerella Balls (fresh)
1 bunch Fresh Basil (fine shredded)
6 oz Balsamic Vinaigrette (See Below)
Instructions

Mix Tomatoes and Mozzarella and Tomatoes with Vinaigrette.

Top with Fresh Basil and serve.

Balsamic Vinaigrette
3 parts Olive Oil to 1 part Balsamic Vinegar, chopped Garlic and Shallots. If you want less fat and bit more tangy, then do equal parts Olive Oil to Balsamic Vinegar.

SEXY STUFFED SWEET TOMATOES
Ingredients
2 lb NatureSweet Cherry Tomatoes
1/2 cup Spanish Olives
2 tsp Capers (drained)
1/4 tsp Lemon Zest (fresh)
2 TBS Olive Oil
1/4 cup Feta Cheese
as needed Spring Mix
Instructions

Place the Olives into a small food processor and pulse until chopped fine.

Add Capers, Lemon Zest, Olive Oil and pulse until all minced.

Add Feta Cheese and pulse until minced.

With a sharp knife, slice the stem end off each Tomato and discard. Using a 1/4 tsp, remove the juice and seeds, leaving the outside shell.

Spoon or pipe the Olive mixture into each shell.

Serve on a bed of chilled Spring Mix.
NOTE: You can throw the stuffed tomatoes under the broiler for a couple of moments to melt the cheese before serving on the Spring Mix.

SWEET ON ROMAINE SPEARS
Ingredients
1 head Romaine Heart (quartered lengthwise)
1 lb NatureSweet Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
Instructions

Place two Romaine quarters on each plate.

Sprinkle half of the Cherry Tomatoes on top of each.

Drizzle with Vinaigrette (See Below)

Add some shaved Parmesan Cheese and freshly grated Pepper on top.

Vinaigrette:
2 TBS Olive Oil
3 TBS Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp Pepper
1/4 tsp Salt
In a jar, shake together well.