Instructions: Cut tomatoes into large, irregular chunks, and place with celery in salad bowl.

Combine vinegar, water, sugar and onion. Stir to dissolve sugar, and infuse about 5 minutes, or until flavors blend. Pour over tomatoes, and add salt and pepper. Stir to coat all pieces of tomato with vinegar mixture. Scatter parsley over top, and serve immediately.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

Comments: This delightful 1920s church-picnic salad from central Pennsylvania depends on vine-ripe summer tomatoes for much of its flavor. Choose plump, sweet-tasting beefsteak tomatoes. For added zest, sprinkle freshly chopped mint over the salad just before serving.

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