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Mediterranean Tomato Salad

This easy to prepare Mediterranean-style salad complements almost any meal.

Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped into large pieces 1 medium red onion, sliced thin 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 TBS lemon juice or vinegar 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil 10 fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces Sea salt and pepper to taste Optional: 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese 6 olives, chopped 2 tsp capers anchovies (use how much ever suits your palate)

Directions:

1. Slice onions and mince garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their health-promoting benefits.
2. Combine and toss all ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 2

Nutritional Profile

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Mediterranean Tomato Salad 1.00 serving 266.04 grams 247.10 calories Nutrient Amount %DV Nutrient Density World's Healthiest Foods Rating vitamin C 53.40 mg 89.0 6.5 excellent vitamin K 21.51 mcg 26.9 2.0 good vitamin A 1267.32 IU 25.3 1.8 good World's Healthiest Foods Rating Rule excellent DV>=75% OR Density>=7.6 AND DV>=10% very good DV>=50% OR Density>=3.4 AND DV>=5% good DV>=25% OR Density>=1.5 AND DV>=2.5%

In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Mediterranean Tomato Salad

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