Tomato and Mint Salad
This garden-fresh side dish features tomatoes drenched in an herb-flavored vinaigrette and topped with tangy feta cheese.
Ingredients
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2-1/2 lb. assorted tomatoes (heirloom tomatoes, sliced; roma tomatoes, cut into wedges; yellow pear tomatoes, halved; and/or cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cup shredded fresh mint or basil leaves
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/8 tsp sea salt
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1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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8 ounces marinated feta cheese*
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Sea salt and cracked black pepper
Directions
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In bowl combine tomatoes and mint. In small bowl whisk together vinegar, oil, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour over tomatoes; toss.
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To serve, divide tomatoes among individual plates. Top with undrained feta. Pass additional sea salt and pepper. Serves 6.
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*Test Kitchen Tip: Find marinated feta in jars in the refrigerated section of some supermarkets and specialty stores.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 160, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 462 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Total Sugar 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 55%, Calcium 4%, Iron 17%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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