Hot Tomato Salad

• 4 yellow banana peppers
• 2 green banana peppers
• 2 jalapeno peppers
• 4 to 5 large tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
• 2 ounces smoked Cheddar cheese, cubed (optional)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
• Garnish: fresh basil sprig

1. Remove and discard seeds from peppers and tomatoes. Dice peppers and tomatoes; place in a large bowl. Toss in garlic, herbs, and, if desired, cheese.
2. Stir together oil, next 3 ingredients, and, if desired, sugar; add to tomato mixture, tossing to coat. Cover and chill 2 to 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon. Garnish, if desired.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/hot-tomato-salad (may not work)