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Marinated Tomato and Onion Salad RecipeMarinated Tomato and Onion Salad

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Marinated Tomato and Onion Salad Recipe

Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and disease-fighting lycopene. Onions are loaded with polyphenols and provide minerals such as manganese. This simple salad contains few calories and makes the perfect summer side dish.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 recipe
Amount Per Serving
66
Calories
% Daily Value*
6%
Total Fat 3.8g
2%Saturated Fat 0.5g
Trans Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
7%
Sodium 150mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 8.6g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g
Sugars 5.1g
Protein 0.8g
Vitamin C 24%Vitamin A 10%
Iron 1%Calcium 2%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced and quartered
  • 1 medium sweet onion, sliced and large rings halved
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt

Directions

  1. Place the tomatoes and onions in a medium bowl.

  2. In a small bowl whisk together the remaining ingredients. Whisk well until the sugar dissolves.

  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the tomatoes and onions. Stir well. Cover with a lid, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Lori Rice, M.S., is a nutritional scientist and author with a passion for healthy cooking, exercise physiology, and food photography.
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