Tomato-Basil Salad with Thyme Vinaigrette

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For us, the marriage of tomatoes and basil makes life better-no matter what else is going on. This salad is especially good in the summertime, when tomatoes are at their best. We prefer frisée, which is tart and crunchy, but use another green if you like.

Preparation facts

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

4 ripe unblemished summer tomatoes (about 1 pound)

1 small red onion, sliced

3 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil

2 Tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 Tbs balsamic vinegar

2 tsp minced fresh thyme leaves

2 small bunches frisée (curly endive), rinsed and spun dry

12 large basil leaves, torn into pieces

18 kalamata or gaeta pitted olives, rinsed and halved

pinch of sea salt, optional

Directions

Core the tomatoes and slice them into thin wedges. Transfer to a glass bowl.

Rinse the onion slices under cool, running water to remove their sharpness. Set aside to dry on paper towels. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and thyme. (This vinaigrette keeps for up to 2 days if covered and refrigerated.)

Add the frisée, basil leaves, and olives to the bowl with the tomatoes. Toss and dress with the vinaigrette. Season with salt, if desired. Serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy of The Pump Energy Food by Steve Kapelonis and Elena Kapelonis. Copyright © 2005 Steve Kapelonis and Elena Kapelonis. All Rights Reserved. Published by Hyperion. Available wherever books are sold.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 160
Calories from Fat 95 (59%)
% Daily Value*
17%Total Fat 11g
5%Total Carbohydrate 14g
24%Dietary Fiber 6g
6%Protein 3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.