Five-Tomato Salad
A zesty herb vinaigrette complements the sweet flavor of tomatoes in this low-calorie side dish.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil or salad oil
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2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion or snipped fresh chives
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2 teaspoons snipped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil crushed
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3 roma tomatoes, sliced
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2 medium red tomatoes, sliced
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1 medium yellow tomato, sliced
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1/2 cup red cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
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Spinach leaves
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1/4 cup crumbled feta, Gorgonzola, or blue cheese (1 ounce) (optional)
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Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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For dressing, in a screw-top jar, combine the olive or salad oil, vinegar, green onion or chives, basil, sugar, mustard, and salt. Cover and shake well. Chill, if desired.
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To serve, arrange tomatoes on a spinach-lined platter. Shake dressing well; drizzle atop tomatoes. If desired, sprinkle crumbled cheese atop salad. Sprinkle with pepper.
Nutrition information
Calories 74, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 119 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 14%, Vitamin C 47%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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