Heirloom Tomato Salad

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  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
* 3 lbs diced heirloom and/or halved cherry tomatoes * 3/4 cup diced red onion * 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil * 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil * 1 cup balsamic vinegar * salt & pepper to tasteOptional: * 1 clove garlic minced * 1 cup sliced cucumbers
Directions
Gently toss all ingredients in shallow serving bowl. Allow to marinate at cool room temperature before serving. Do not refrigerate, as this changes the sugars in the tomatoes and drastically reduces flavor.

Add a few leaves fresh basil on top for garnish before serving.


Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LMWST36.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 95.8
  • Total Fat: 6.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 14.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 1.3 g

Member Reviews
  • FLYSWITHJAVA
    Wonderful recipe!!! Great color if you can get a variety of the heirloom tomatoes. - 3/28/10