CRISP TOMATO ZUCCHINI SALAD

Crisp Tomato Zucchini Salad image

"Tomato Zucchini Salad is a crisp, colorful salad tossed with a delicious Dijon-tarragon vinaigrette," notes Suzanne Kesel of Cohocton, New York. "Try it in summer, too, when you can use fresh items from your garden."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups water
4 small zucchini, thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 slices red onion, separated into rings
VINAIGRETTE:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add zucchini; cover and boil for 2-3 minutes. Drain and immediately place zucchini in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a large serving bowl; sprinkle with salt. Add the tomatoes and onion. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, tarragon, mustard, salt, hot pepper sauce and garlic; shake well. Pour over vegetables and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges