An Embarrassment of Figs & Cherry Tomatoes

The first ripe figs are almost bursting after this weekend’s heavy rain.  Our brown turkey fig tree is littered with green figs that will ripen any day.  Today, we had about two overflowing handfuls of ripe figs.

Liquid sugar hinting of honey… yum

And, we have another bowl of tomatoes to use tonight.  I predict tomato salad.

Tomato Salad

1 bowl of cherry tomatoes, washed then sliced in half
1 small Vidalia onion, finely diced
1 green pepper, diced
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, as needed
red wine vinegar, as needed
black pepper, freshly ground
sea salt, finely ground

Combine halved tomatoes, diced onion and diced green pepper in a salad bowl.  Then, immediately prior to serving, drizzle with olive oil, red wine vinegar.  Sprinkle generously with fresh, finely ground black pepper and salt.

Serve with crusty bread that has been crisped in the oven to sop up all the lovely juices.