BASIL & HEIRLOOM TOMATO TOSS

Basil & Heirloom Tomato Toss image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges