Basil & Heirloom Tomato Toss

Total Time
Prep/Total Time:15 min.

Updated on Oct. 04, 2022

I came up with this garden-fresh salad to showcase the heirloom tomatoes and peppers we raised for our stall at the farmers market. Try out other types of basil like lemon, lime, licorice and cinnamon. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

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Basil & Heirloom Tomato Toss

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 15 min

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients until blended. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently to combine.
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