Chatham Farmer's Market Recap August 20, 2011

I am so glad we decided to set up shop at the Chatham Farmer's Market last Saturday.   It was a beautiful day vs the unsettled day we might have had tomorrow because of the hurricane.   Another reason I was glad we went last week is because it was Heirloom Tomato Day....the Market had a contest and everyone had some sort of Tomato product to sell.   We had a delicious Tomato Chutney....which people were excited about.   I love how chutney is so versatile.   I use it as a side or like a relish and I have even cooked with it.   It goes great in an omelet.  I did feel sorry for the girl who got chosen to dress up like a tomato...she was quite the good sport about it.

Since we won't be at the Chatham Farmer's Market tomorrow (we will be back next week Sept 3rd) I thought I would post a great recipe I found on the Simply Recipes website  that would make a perfect side dish for any of our burgers.   Hope you enjoy!

Tomato, Onion, Avocado Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 3-4 fresh large tomatoes, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 2 avocados, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• Red wine vinegar (a good, strong red wine vinegar)
• Extra virgin olive oil (the best quality)
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

Place a layer of sliced tomatoes on a large serving platter. Arrange the slivers of red onions and the chunks of avocado over the tomatoes. Sprinkle with parsley, garlic, and oregano. Drizzle red wine vinegar and olive oil over the platter. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Serve immediately. Do not refrigerate.