Seasonal Heirloom Tomato Salad
Per ServingSeasonal Heirloom Tomato Salad |
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| Makes: 4 servings | ||
| Serving Size: 10–12 tomato slices | ||
| Calories | 90 | |
| Fat | 5 | g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 | g |
| Trans Fat | 0 | g |
| Carbohydrate | 10 | g |
| Fiber | 2 | g |
| Sugars | 7 | g |
| Cholesterol | 0 | mg |
| Sodium | 165 | mg |
| Potassium | 470 | mg |
| Protein | 2 | g |
| Phosphorus | 50 | mg |
| Choices: Nonstarchy Vegetable 2, Fat 1 | ||
- Makes: 4 servings
- Serving Size: 10–12 tomato slices
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
| 4 | large | heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes, thinly sliced (10–12 slices each) |
| 1/2 | med. | red onion, thinly sliced |
| 2 | Tbsp. | aged balsamic vinegar |
| 1 1/2 | tsp. | extra-virgin olive oil |
| 1/4 | tsp. | sea salt |
| 1/4 | tsp. | freshly ground black pepper |
| 1/4 | cup | thinly sliced fresh basil leaves |
Directions
- Arrange the tomatoes on a platter in an overlapping style. Scatter the onion on top of the tomatoes.
- In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk the vinegar and oil. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the tomatoes. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and basil, and serve.
Recipe adapted from The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook: The Whole Food Approach to Great Taste and Healthy Eating by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN (American Diabetes Association, 2015). Order online at shopdiabetes.org or by calling 800-232-6733.
