Simple Tomato Salad Makes 4 servings
1 1/2 pounds mixed ripe tomatoes, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
Arrange tomatoes on large, shallow platter. Whisk oil, shallot, lemon juice, salt and pepper together in bowl. Spoon dressing over tomatoes. Sprinkle with pine nuts and basil. Serve immediately. (Adapted from “The Complete Summer Cookbook,” America’s Test Kitchen.)
Per serving: 142 calories, 3 grams protein, 12 grams fat (73% calories from fat), 1.7 grams saturated fat, 8 grams carbohydrate, no cholesterol, 300 milligrams sodium, 2 grams fiber.
Carb count: 0.5.