Marinated Tomato Slices (Marinierte Tomaten)

A great tasting fresh tomato side dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner! I am looking forward to making this in the summertime, with fresh garden tomatoes (a combination of red & yellow heirloom tomatoes is my fav). From The Great Tomato Cookbook.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice (or vinegar)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1  pinch turmeric (optional)
• 3  tomatoes, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green onion (or chopped or thinly sliced regular onions)
• 2  tablespoons  chopped parsley

Directions

1. Combine oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, pepper, sugar and turmeric in screw-top jar. Shake well to blend.
2. Place sliced tomatoes on serving plate. Sprinkle with onion and parsley. Pour dressing over. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour, then chill well.
3. Makes 6 servings.
4. Note: Cook time is stand time, and chill time.