Tomato and Cucumber Salad With Red Wine Vinaigrette

Ingredients

Yield: 6 servings

2 each tomatoes; medium, cut into wedges

1 each cucumber, cut into ½" thick half-moons

4 ounces red onion, julienned (¼ onion)

 

Vinaigrette:

⅓ cup red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

2 teaspoons honey

1 tablespoon shallot; minced

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

⅛ teaspoon black pepper

1 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon each of herbs, rosemary and thyme, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried

Nutrition information

Serving Size: 1 cup

Calories: 190

Total Fat: 18 g

Saturated Fat: 2.5 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 13 g

Sodium: 140 mg

Total Carbohydrate: 8.0 g

Dietary Fiber: 1 g

Sugars: 5 g

Protein: 1 g

 

Source: Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine

Instructions

1. For the Vinaigrette, place vinegar, mustard, honey, shallots, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender.

2. While blending, slowly drizzle in the oil to emulsify.

3. Once blended, remove from processor or blender. Place mixture in a medium bowl and fold in herbs.

4. Mix all ingredients for salad in a large bowl.

5. Refrigerate and enjoy! Leftovers keep for up to one week.