Marinated Tomatoes (think Tucanos)

This side dish is made ahead of time, so it helps to ease the dinner rush and it's light and cool - the perfect summer side!

Marinated Tomatoes

(from Paula Deen)

Serves 6-8 people

-4-6 large tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges

-3/4 cup vegetable oil

-1/2 cup red wine vinegar (I heap this, so it's more like 2/3 cup)

-1 T sugar

-3 T chopped fresh parsley leaves (or 2 T dried parsley)

-1 1/2 tsp garlic salt

-1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt

-1/2 tsp ground pepper

-3/4 tsp dried thyme

-2-3 green onions, chopped

Combine all ingredients, except tomatoes, in a mixing bowl. Whisk well. Place tomatoes in a resealable plastic bag and pour marinade over. Marinate at room temperature for up to 2 hours, turning the bag occasionally.