Basil Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Basil Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 3 pints cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; Lettuce leaves, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

I especially like this light, refreshing salad in summer when cherry tomatoes from the garden are in abundance.—Melissa Stevens, Elk River, Minnesota

Ingredients

3 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Lettuce leaves, optional

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, oil, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve on lettuce if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 42 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable.

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