Tomato and Red Onion Salad
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Better Homes and Gardens
Choose a variety of heirloom and farmstead tomatoes for this recipe. Prepare them whole, sliced, and cut in wedges to make a colorful salad.
Servings:
Serves 6 to 8.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
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Ingredients
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1 mediumred onion, sliced 1/4-inch thicksee savings
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1/2 cupcider vinegarsee savings
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1/4 cupsugarsee savings
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8 cupstomatoes, cut (about 3 lb.)see savings
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Directions
1.
In medium bowl combine 4 cups ice cold water and 2 teaspoons salt; stir to dissolve salt. Add onion slices; stir to separate rings. Let stand 20 minutes; drain.
2.
Meanwhile, for Sweet-Sour Dressing, in small bowl whisk together vinegar, sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. In extra-large bowl combine tomatoes and drained onions. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Let stand 5 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 88, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 401 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Total Sugar 16 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 53%, Calcium 3%, Iron 4%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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