Name: Heirloom Tomato Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large leaves red leaf lettuce; 2 large ripe heirloom or regular tomatoes, sliced (preferably 1 red and 1 yellow or green); 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, yellow or red, or combination; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze*; 1 small clove garlic, pressed or mashed; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil or chopped chives; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; Black pepper (optional)

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Ingredients

4 large leaves red leaf lettuce
2 large ripe heirloom or regular tomatoes, sliced (preferably 1 red and 1 yellow or green)
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, yellow or red, or combination
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze*
1 small clove garlic, pressed or mashed
2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil or chopped chives
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
Black pepper (optional)

Directions

Yield:
4 servings

Serving size:
1/4 of recipe

1. Arrange lettuce leaves on 4 serving plates. Arrange tomatoes attractively on lettuce.

2. Whisk together oil, balsamic glaze and garlic in small bowl until emulsified and thick. Drizzle over salad.

3. Top with basil, pine nuts and pepper, if desired.

*Note: Look for balsamic glaze in the condiment section of the supermarket.

Calories: 134 calories, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Protein: 7 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 83 mg, Fiber: 4 g

Exchanges per serving: 2 Fat, 2 Vegetable.