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This tomato salad can be served as a vegetarian meal or to accompany a main dish. Tomatoes are a rich source of beta carotene and lycopene, which may help to improve immune function and decrease the risk of cancer. The fresh basil adds a tasty kick that won’t have you reaching for too much salt.
8 tomatoes cut into approximately 32 1/2-inch slices
1 C red onion, thinly sliced into rings
1/2 C fresh basil, chopped
1/2 C rice vinegar
1 Tblsp. olive oil
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. each salt and black pepper
- Place tomato slices and onion in a large,
rectangular dish.
- Combine basil and rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper, and stir well. Pour over tomatoes and onions.
- Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: 4 tomato slices
Each serving provides 35 calories, 1.9 g total fat,
0.3 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 152 mg sodium
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