Tomato, Onion and Basil Salad Recipe Video

This is a salad my mother made when I was growing up and I loved it. I added the basil which gave it another layer of flavor. The taste is so bright so it pairs well with grilled meats. I tossed it with an orange vinaigrette. It's so easy to make your own salad dressing. Make a whole jar and put it in the refrigerator. When you cook for yourself you can Save Money, Eat Healthier, Live Greener and Have Fun!

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings2
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Ripe firm tomatoes2 , slice
 Red onion1 , slice
 Fresh basil1 Cup (16 tbs), chop
 Orange1 , squeeze
 Olive oil1 Tablespoon
 Dry mustard1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 158 Calories from Fat 70

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8 g12.6%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g5.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 6.8 mg0.3%

Total Carbohydrates 21 g6.9%

Dietary Fiber 5 g19.9%

Sugars 15.3 g

Protein 3 g5.7%

Vitamin A 36.7% Vitamin C 96.1%

Calcium 8.3% Iron 4.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READ:
1. Slice the tomatoes and the onions.

MAKING:
2. In a bowl, add the 2 sliced tomatoes, the 1 diced onion and 1/4 cup basil.
4. For the vinaigrette: In a bowl, sqeeze out the juice of 1/2 an orange.
5. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of dry mustard and mix.
6. Add the vinaigrette to the salad bowl and toss.

SERVING:
7. Serve as a healthy side dish with your main dish.
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