ROASTED RIPE TOMATO SALSA

Roasted Ripe Tomato Salsa image

With two types of tomatoes - standard Jersey and plum - this salsa takes full advantage of summer's bounty. Herbes de Provence and shallots stand in for the traditional seasonings of cilantro and onions, which means it skews slightly, and delightfully, French. We like it with grilled fish or chicken.

Provided by R. W. Apple Jr.

Categories condiments, project, appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield About 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

10 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise and cored
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 ripe tomatoes, cored and diced large
3 shallots, peeled and julienned
1 yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and diced medium
3 scallions, trimmed and sliced
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Place a large cast-iron skillet inside it and heat 15 to 20 minutes.
Place the plum tomatoes cut side up on a rack over a baking tray. Drizzle them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season with the herbes de Provence, and salt and pepper to taste.
In a large stainless steel bowl, toss the diced tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Spoon into the heated skillet. Place the sliced plum tomatoes in the oven as well. Roast 45 minutes, or until plum tomatoes appear to be drying and diced tomatoes have released their juices. Remove from the oven, and let cool.
Place a skillet over medium high heat, add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, shallots, yellow pepper and scallions, and sauté 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened. Transfer to a large bowl.
Cut cooled plum tomatoes into quarters and add to bowl along with diced tomatoes. Toss to combine. Season with vinegar, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 83, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 304 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams