Recipe: Summer Tomato Salad

It's about that time of year when the tomatoes in your garden start going bananas. (Wait, can tomatoes go bananas?) It seems that every day there is a fresh new crop for picking, but what to do with all of them? This salad is your answer. You can add any variety of tomato you like, in any quantity, and serve it with virtually anything as a delicious summer side dish. Or, feel free to mix in some cooked orzo pasta and shredded chicken to turn it into a proper main course. No matter what, you're about to find your favorite new use for all those beautiful ripe tomatoes. Summer Tomato Salad 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced 3 cups fresh corn, cut from the cob (about 4-5 ears) 1 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese 1 bunch fresh chives, chopped freshly ground pepper Directions Wash and dice tomatoes then add to a serving bowl. Add corn, cheese and chives, then toss until well mixed. Sprinkle with fresh ground pepper and give one more gentle toss. Chill until serving. HINT: Add 2 cups cooked orzo pasta and 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken to create a protein-rich main course. HINT: Any sharp cheese will do: blue, feta, etc. Add your favorite to make it your own!