Plum Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
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Plum Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette

By: Ann Sobotka 
"Sliced plum tomatoes and red onion are tossed with a homemade vinaigrette to create this summery salad. Fresh basil adds the flavorful finishing touch. --Ann Sobotka of Glendale, Arizona"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 fresh basil leaves, snipped

Directions

  1. In a bowl, gently combine the tomatoes and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, garlic powder and pepper; shake well. Pour over tomato mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with basil. Serve at room temperature with a slotted spoon.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 114 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 93 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2009 by Jennifer M.   view full review
I live in South Florida where we have a fast food chain that has a side called balsamic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great salad! I used minced garlic instead of garlic powder. The fresh basil is perfect!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2008 by KellyJean   view full review
Quick, Easy and so good! I love this recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2008 by KELT   view full review
Very Good! Thank you. I added some minced garlic for the garlic-loving hubby, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2007 by SQUEAKYCHU   view full review
I liked this recipe a lot because I love the taste of balsamic vinegar. However, the rest of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This did not appeal to my taste buds at all because of the sugar and balsamic vinegar, but I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I added 8 ounces of sliced baby bella and I doubled the dressing (including the fresh basil)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2010 by Evie   view full review
I didn't slice the tomatoes as shown in the picture - I used small grape tomatoes and left...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2010 by bellepepper Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I used homegrown tomatoes and a balsamic dressing that I had leftover from another recipe and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by SARA   view full review
Fantastic! and super easy

 

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