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Tomato and Red Onion Salad
Ingredients
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1
medium red onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
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1/2
cup cider vinegar
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1/4
cup sugar
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8
cups tomatoes, cut (about 3 lb.)
Directions
1. In medium bowl combine 4 cups ice cold water and 2 teaspoons salt; stir to dissolve salt. Add onion slices; stir to separate rings. Let stand 20 minutes; drain.
2. Meanwhile, for Sweet-Sour Dressing, in small bowl whisk together vinegar, sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. In extra-large bowl combine tomatoes and drained onions. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Let stand 5 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.
Nutrition Facts
(Tomato and Red Onion Salad)
- Servings Per Recipe 6,
- Calories 88,
- Protein (gm) 2,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 20,
- Fat, total (gm) 1,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 3,
- Sugar, total (gm) 16,
- Vitamin A (IU) 1944,
- Vitamin C (mg) 31,
- Thiamin (mg) 0,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 1,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
- Folate (µg) 40,
- Sodium (mg) 401,
- Potassium (mg) 613,
- Calcium (DV %) 30,
- Iron (DV %) 1,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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This recipe is FANTASTIC and so simple. All of my guests loved and asked for a copy of it. This is in my book of favorites, I also use this recipe in the the Fall for a harvest themed party. What a hit... :)
8/8/2011 03:31:52 PM Report AbusePlease answer "why soak the onions"! Can other onion be substituted?
7/27/2010 07:47:47 PM Report AbuseAbsolutely incredible!!! Tried it today with Splenda instead of sugar, and it was wonderful. You can keep adding tomatoes, or whatever else you like, to the dressing, until you finally run out. Great recipe!
6/28/2010 08:28:42 PM Report AbuseI make the salad with out the sugar but add arrugal and other green leafs and top with chicken or shrimp ,ETC,ETC.MIX it up for a variety and good tastes,Nick,6/28/2010/9amest.
6/28/2010 08:04:32 AM Report AbuseGreat fresh salad! I have two or three varieties of heirlooms in a container garden in my driveway. That way I remember to check the plants every-time I leave the house,to walk or go to the Y.
6/27/2010 09:22:50 PM Report Abuse