Green Tomato and Peach Relish

In 'Frank Stitt's Southern Table'

• Ready In: 1 hr 8 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 large  vidalia onion, cut into thick slices
• 2  large  firm green tomatoes
• 1  lime
• 1  firm  peach, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/4-inch dice (not too ripe peach)
• 1  jalapeno pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 2  scallions, cut into 1/4-inch slices
•  fresh ginger, peeled and grated (2-inch piece)
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
•  kosher salt
•  fresh ground black pepper
•  finely chopped chives (or fresh parsley or fresh basil, or fresh cilantro)

Directions

1. Prepare a hot grill or preheat the broiler.
2. Grill or broil the onion slices for 3-4 minutes per side, until blackened and charred.
3. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and remove the pulp and seeds, leaving the tomato flesh.
4. Cut the flesh into 1/2-inch dice and place in a small bowl.
5. Grate the zest from 1/2 the lime, then halve the lime.
6. Add the peaches to the tomatoes, along with the lime zest and juice of 1/2 lime.
7. Add the jalapeno, grilled onion, scallions, and ginger ; toss to mix.
8. Add the olive oil and salt and pepper.
9. Adjust the seasonings as necessary--more lime juice may be needed.
10. Add the fresh herb if desired.