How to Make Fresh Tomato and Zucchini Salad

Here's a tasty summer salad that will help you use up your garden' s bounty of tomatoes and zucchini This is one of my summer time favorites! Simple and Tasty !! Everything is fresh and right from the the garden.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 Large tomato of 10 cherry tomatoes
• 4 leaves of fresh mint
• 1/4 cup sliced onion
• 1/4 cup Italian dressing
• salt and pepper as needed

1. Wash the tomotoes and the zucchini. Let dry. Core the tomatoes and cut into cube. Cut the ends of the zuchini and disguard. Cut the zuchini into cubes. Peel the skins off the zuchini. The skins my be left on if desired. Cut the onion into slices. Chop the mint. Basil may be used in place of the mint.

2. In a large salad bowl, combine the tomatoes, zucchini, onions and mint. Lightly toss all the ingredients, add a generous helping of Italian dressing so that the vegetables can marinate in it.

3. Toss all ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and let marinate for an hour or so in the fridge, lightly toss frequently. Serve cold. Sprinkle with feta cheese, if desired.

Tips & Warnings

• The juice of the tomatoes blends with the Italian dressing, forming a wonderful, tomato-flavored vinaigrette. The mint gives it a sweet fresh flavor. Cherry tomatoes can be used instead of cubed tomatoes. You can add other ingredients if you wish, such as navy beans or other herbs. Enjoy !!!

[caspita]

on 12/10/2009 Yummy recipe for Fresh Tomato and Zucchini Salad
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[russman110]

on 11/30/2009 Great article.

[xivyisazombiex]

on 10/30/2009 This recipe sounds delicious.

[rakhib]

on 10/29/2009 Just made it.was so good. thanks !!

[survivoryea]

on 10/12/2009 This sounds so good and fits right in my diet too ! 5*