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
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
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.