Grilled Tomatoes with Fresh Oregano

Name: Grilled Tomatoes with Fresh Oregano
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sherry-wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 5 large tomatoes (about 3 pounds), cored and cut in half horizontally

For extra flavor, tomatoes are marinated in a oregano vinaigrette before, and after, grilling.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, June 2003

Servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons sherry-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
5 large tomatoes (about 3 pounds), cored and cut in half horizontally

Directions

1. Heat grill over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour vinaigrette into a large shallow dish. Place tomatoes, cut side down, in dish. Let marinate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Place tomatoes on grill, cut side down, and reserve marinade. Grill tomatoes until charred, about 3 minutes per side. Return grilled tomatoes to the vinaigrette. Let marinate again at room temperature until ready to serve.