Plum Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Plum Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 6 medium plum or heirloom tomatoes, sliced; 1/2 cup sliced red onion; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 4 fresh basil leaves, snipped

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Sliced plum tomatoes and red onion are tossed with a homemade vinaigrette to create this summery salad. Fresh basil adds the flavorful finishing touch. —Ann Sobotka of Glendale, Arizona

Ingredients

6 medium plum or heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup sliced red onion
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 fresh basil leaves, snipped

Directions

In a large bowl, gently combine tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Pour over tomato mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with basil. Serve at room temperature with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 114 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 93mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.

Sliced plum tomatoes and red onion are tossed with a homemade vinaigrette to create this summery salad. Fresh basil adds the flavorful finishing touch. —Ann Sobotka of Glendale, Arizona

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