Choose a variety of heirloom and farmstead tomatoes for this recipe. Prepare them whole, sliced, and cut in wedges to make a colorful salad.

Source: Midwest Living

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Recipe Summary

prep:
25 mins
stand:
25 mins
total:
50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • In medium bowl combine 4 cups ice cold water and 2 teaspoons salt; stir to dissolve salt. Add onion slices; stir to separate rings. Let stand 20 minutes; drain.

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  • Meanwhile, for Sweet-Sour Dressing, in small bowl whisk together vinegar, sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. In extra-large bowl combine tomatoes and drained onions. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Let stand 5 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.

Nutrition Facts

88 calories; fat 1g; carbohydrates 20g; insoluble fiber 3g; sugars 16g; protein 2g; vitamin a 1943.6IU; vitamin c 31.3mg; thiamin 0.1mg; riboflavin 0.1mg; niacin equivalents 1.4mg; vitamin b6 0.2mg; folate 40.3mcg; sodium 401mg; potassium 613mg; calcium 30.3mg; iron 0.7mg.
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