Then settle them in a cool place out of direct sunlight.
Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
Seek out several varieties of heirloom tomatoes for this simple salad.
Sweeter and juicier than conventional tomatoes, they add the perfect pop of color.
Photo: Andrea Mathis, M.A., R.D.N., L.D.
Basic Tomato & Balsamic Salad
It doesn’t take much to create a delicious tomato salad.
Think olives, feta cheese, beans or other herbs.
Try adding in some fresh herbs or feta cheese for a little added flavor.
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Many gardeners in the U.S. consider it a weed, but Cypriots use it to make refreshing salads.
Watercress makes a peppery substitute in this simple salad recipe.
The sweet and tangy balsamic dressing pulls everything together, with fresh basil adding a refreshing pop of color.
Add capers for an even bigger flavor.
Serve it alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish or as part of a vegetarian spread.
Look for preserved lemons at specialty-foods stores.
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Choose a fairly firm avocado so it holds its shape in the salad.
Fresh cucumber and juicy ripe tomatoes are all you gotta really make this salad shine.
Marinating cucumbers and tomatoes in vinegar with a touch of lemon zest infuses the dish with tangy citrus flavor.
Andrea Mathis, M.A., R.D.N., L.D.
(Recipe adapted from Zooba Restaurant.)
Hasselback Tomato Caprese Salad
Use the hasselback technique to upgrade plain caprese salad with this fun twist!
Quinoa Avocado Salad
Protein-packed quinoa pairs with creamy avocado in this refreshing grain salad.
Andrea Mathis, M.A., R.D.N., L.D.
It’s the perfect make-ahead side dish to bring on a picnic or take to a potluck.
Or pack it for lunch or enjoy it as a light dinner.
It is traditionally served with bread, not pita.
Andrea Mathis
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