Beefsteak Tomato Salad With Fried Tomato Skins
- 2 1/2 pounds beefsteak tomatoes in assorted colors (about 4)
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups baby arugula
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Core tomatoes; discard cores. Place tomatoes in boiling water for 15 seconds. Plunge tomatoes into ice water; drain. Peel; arrange skins flat on a jelly-roll pan. Cut peeled tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices; arrange on a platter.
- Heat 1/4 cup oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of skins to oil; cook 2 minutes or until crisp, turning occasionally. Drain on a paper towel; repeat procedure with remaining skins. Discard oil in pan. Sprinkle skins with 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- Drizzle tomatoes with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Top with tomato skins and arugula.
beefsteak tomatoes, olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, baby arugula
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/beefsteak-salad-tomato-skins (may not work)