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Three-Tomato Salad

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Three Tomato Salad
This is a simple, colorful summer salad best served at room temperature. Choose the best tomatoes you can, and enjoy the classic pairing of these fruits with a balsamic vinegar dressing.

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium, vine-ripe red tomatoes
  • 2 medium orange tomatoes
  • 2 medium yellow tomatoes
  • 1 bunch scallions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
  • 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Preparation:

Cut each tomato into eight wedges and place in a medium bowl or serving dish. Sprinkle chopped scallions and fresh basil over tomatoes.

Whisk together oil and vinegar, or place in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously. Drizzle vinaigrette over tomatoes and toss gently.

For best tomato flavor, serve at room temperature.

Serves 6.

Per serving: Calories 42, Calories from Fat 15, Total Fat 1.7g (sat 0.2g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 8mg, Carbohydrate 6g, Fiber 1g, Protein 0.7g

User Reviews

 5 out of 5
Absolutely wonderful!, Member msgadget

This salad is wonderful and so easy to make. Since it is winter I didn't have three colors of tomatoes so I just used red. I added one minced garlic clove and a teaspoon of Italian seasoning. I also added some fresh mozarella cheese. I put it through my egg slicer twice so I had matchstick size pieces. The salad was very colorful and delicious. My 9 year old grandson even liked it. This recipe will certainly be made often.

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