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Sliced tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette

Published by Chatelaine on 1/1/1995

When pale red tomatoes of winter give way to local hothouse tomatoes, celebrate with a simple tomato salad. Balsamic vinegar is aged much like wine and its smooth flavor will bring out the full taste of the tomatoes.

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Ingredients

  • 4 large tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp ( 30 mL) olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
  • 1 tbsp ( 15 mL) balsamic vinegar
  • pinches of salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • sprinkling of coarsely chopped fresh basil
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  1. Slice tomatoes about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick. Arrange on a shallow plate, overlapping slices slightly.
  2. Whisk oil with vinegar, salt and pepper. Just before serving, drizzle over tomatoes and sprinkle with basil.
  3. This salad is wonderful served with grilled chicken or fish. To make it more substantial, crumble feta or goat cheese overtop, or sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • 1 g protein
  • 4.9 g fat
  • 5.8 g carbohydrates
  • 0.6 mg iron
  • 6 mg calcium
  • 66 calories

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