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CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

This recipe evolved from a need to use up the bumper crop of cherry tomatoes that we regularly grow. It’s become a summer favorite, especially at cookouts.

—SALLY SIBLEY ST. AUGUSTINE, FL



PREP: 15 MIN. + MARINATING • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


1 quart cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup canola oil

3 tablespoons white vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil

1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano

Place tomatoes in a shallow bowl. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and sugar until blended; stir in herbs. Pour over tomatoes; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Per 3/4 cup: 103 cal., 10g fat (1g sat. fat), 0 chol., 203mg sod., 4g carb. (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g pro.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.

image READER REVIEW

“This was delicious …good and tangy. I used dried herbs, sprinkled in grated Parmesan cheese and topped with seasoned croutons.”

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