Plum Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Sliced plum tomatoes and red onion are tossed with a homemade vinaigrette to create this summery salad. Fresh basil adds the flavorful finishing touch.
—Ann Sobotka of Glendale, Arizona
SERVINGS: 4
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD:
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min.
Ingredients:
- 6 medium plum tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 fresh basil leaves, snipped
Directions:
In a bowl, gently combine the tomatoes and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, garlic powder and pepper; shake well. Pour over tomato mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with basil. Serve at room temperature with a slotted spoon. Yield: 4 servings.