Vodka Spiked Tomatoes With Lemon Salt

Health March 2012

• Ready In: 16 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb cherry tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup vodka
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

1. Using a sharp knife, score bottom of each tomato with an X; transfer to a bowl.
2. Bring a kettle of water to a boil; pour water over tomatoes. Let stand 30 seconds; drain tomatoes and run under cold water. Cool. Peel tomatoes.
3. In a shallow dish, whisk together vodka, lemon juice, and sugar. Toss with tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate (30-60 minutes).
4. Stir together last 3 ingredients; sprinkle tomatoes with lemon salt and serve.