Tomato Basil Salad
A cooling salad for a festive or everyday meal
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Serves: 6
Place in a bowl:
3 large tomatoes cut into crescents (or pack of cherry tomatoes)
6 mushrooms, cut into 1/8" slices
1/4 cup olives, sliced
1/3 cup artichoke hearts,* quartered
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
In a small bowl, mix dressing:
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 large clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 pinches dried mustard (optional- tastes great without it)
Pour dressing over vegetables and toss. Add, to taste:
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
*Use artichoke hearts packed in water, not vinegar. I usually get the frozen ones from Trader Joes which work well.