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Wedges of ripe tomato, chunks of crunchy celery and a few simple ingredients are all it takes to make this light and flavorful salad. Be sure to have a crusty bread or crisp cracker on hand, the juices from the tomatoes and celery combine with the olive oil, vinegar and spices to create a lovely liquor that encourages dipping.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium tomatoes

  • 3 stalks celery

  • 1 1/2 Tbsps. extra virgin olive oil

  • 3 Tbsps. red wine or balsamic vinegar

  • 1/2 tsp. sugar

  • 1 Tbsp. cold water

  • 1/2 tsp. oregano, dried

  • salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl combine, oil, vinegar, sugar, water and oregano. Set aside.
  2. Wash and core tomato. Wash celery and trim. Remove excess water.
  3. Cut tomato in half. Divide each half into 6 wedges and cut each wedge in half. You will have 24 half wedges per tomato. Add to bowl.
  4. Cut celery on the bias into 1/2-inch slices. Add to bowl.
  5. Season salad with salt and pepper and gently combine until well mixed.
  6. For best flavor, let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
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