Zucchini and Tomato Salad Category: Salads: Side dishes, salads, etc. Posted by: Cadenza Quantity: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small zucchini, about 3/4 4 medium ripe tomatoes pound sliced 1/4 inch thick Salt and ground pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped red
onions
1 tablespoon red wine 3 tablespoons olive, vinegar vegetable or canola oil 1/2 cup chopped basil or parsley
Instructions: 1. Trim the ends of the zucchini and cut them slightly on the diagonal into slices 1/4 inch thick. Drop the slices into boiling water, and let simmer for one minute. Drain immediately. The zucchini must retain a certain resilience and not be overcooked. Let cool. 2. Arrange the zucchini and tomato slices in an alternating pattern in a serving dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, the onions, vinegar, oil and basil or parsley. Serve. Yield: .
Comments: Nutritional analysis per serving: 136 calories, 11 grams fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 283 milligrams sodium, 2 grams protein, 11 grams carbohydrate.