Heirloom Tomatoes with Basil
Peruse local markets for a selection of tomatoes in different sizes, shapes and colours. If you can't find heirloom tomatoes, don't worry – this salad is delicious with any variety. While you're shopping, look for local feta or other dry salty cheeses and crusty bread to serve alongside.
Servings: 6 to 8
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per each of 8 servings: about | - |
| cal | 35 |
| pro | 1 g |
| total fat | 2 g |
| sat. fat | trace |
| carb | 4 g |
| fibre | 1 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 6 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 1% |
| iron | 2% |
| vit A | 9% |
| vit C | 23% |
| folate | 8% |
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2 lb (1 kg ) mixed heirloom_tomatoes
Pinch each salt and pepper
1 tbsp (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp (15 mL) wine_vinegar
4 leaves fresh basil,slivered
Preparation:
Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices; arrange in centre of platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; drizzle with oil and vinegar. Sprinkle with basil.
Source
Canadian Living Magazine: September 2008
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