Recipe: Marinated Tomatoes and Onions

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 Tbs. Cider Vinegar
3/4 tsp. Dried Basil, crushed
1/2 tsp. Granulated Sugar
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Dry Mustard
1/8 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/8 tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 lb. Vine-ripened Tomatoes, peeled, cored and cut in 1/4-inch slices
1 small Red Onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
2 Tbs. fresh Parsley, chopped

Instructions:

Prepare marinade by combining olive oil, cider vinegar, basil, sugar, salt, dry mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. You may opt to combine the ingredients in a blender, or at least utilize a salad dressing shaker to thoroughly mix the oil and vinegar. In a shallow serving bowl, arrange half the tomato slices in layer over bottom. Scatter half the onion rings and parsley over tomatoes and sprinkle lightly with marinade. Repeat layering process. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving. Refrigerate to store, but serve at room temperature.
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