Ingredients

3 lbs large tomatoes, cored, each cut into 6 wedges

4 large green onions, thinly sliced

2 T chopped fresh parsley

1 cup EVOO

3/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar

2 T dark brown sugar

1 celery stalk, thinly sliced

2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1 T chopped fresh oregano

1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme

1 tsp hot sauce

1 tsp finely grated lemon peel

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

Preparation

Combine tomatoes, green onion,s and parsley in a large bowl. Combine oil and all remaining ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium low heat until sugar and salt dissolve, about 1 minute. Stir warm marinade into tomato mixture. Chill at least 4 hours and up to 6 hours