Herbed Tomatoes

Name: Herbed Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin slices; 2 slices sweet onion, separated into rings; 4 teaspoons olive oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon each minced fresh tarragon, basil and parsley; Salt and pepper to taste

“My husband and I grow our own tomatoes and enjoy this simple, delicious salad all summer long,” shares Kim Bovino in Milford, Connecticut. “It’s great with warm French bread and butter for lunch or can double as a quick appetizer.”

Ingredients

2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin slices
2 slices sweet onion, separated into rings
4 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon each minced fresh tarragon, basil and parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a bowl, combine the tomatoes and onion. In another bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper. Pour over tomatoes and onion; stir gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 116 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Kim's Tomato Salad in Cooking for 2 Summer 2006