Baby Arugula and Walnut Salad in a Tomato Bowl

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   To make the tomato bowls:.

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   With a sharp knife, slice the very top(far enough to remove the stem area) and the very bottom off of he tomatoes.

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   Then slice each in half through the width(as if you were going to make 2 huge slices for burgers :)).

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   Using a paring knife(a spoon may work also) carefully cut out the center of the tomatoes leaving about 1/4-1/2 inch of meat around the bottom and sides.

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   Remove the seeds with your fingers, it's ok if you go through the bottom a little.

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   Chop any of the removed meat, leaving the seeds behind.Set aside.

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   Mix the tarragon,oil and vinegars in 13x9 pan.

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   Place the tomato bowls in the mixture and spoon over to coat.

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   Let marinate for about 15 minutes, spooning the mixture over the tomatoes a few times.

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    Remove the tomatoes from the marinade, and place on a baking sheet.

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    Season lightly with salt and pepper.Save the marinade for the dressing.

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    Roast at 350 for 8 minutes.

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    They will still be firm, but some of the rawness with have cooked out.

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    While the tomatoes are cooling make the salad:.

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    Slice the radishes in rounds then into sticks(juilliene).

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    Place them in a medium bowl, with the reserved chopped tomatoes.

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    Roughly chop the walnuts and add to the bowl.

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    Add the arugula and lightly season with salt and pepper.

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    Drizzle the leftover marinade over the salad and gently toss.

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    Place a tomato bowl in the center of plate and fill with the salad, making sure to get a little of everything in each bowl, overflowing a little.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.