Contributed By: lmsknb1
Yahoo! Health
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Low Sodium
Holiday: July 4th
Meal Type: Appetizers
Salads & Dressings
Ingredients
2 Large, very ripened tomatoes
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1 clove Garlic, minced
3 c Bread cubes cut from a whole-grain country-style loaf
1 c Drained and sliced roasted red peppers (from a jar)
2 tbsp Sliced fresh basil
Preparation
Seed and shop the tomatoes; place them in a strainer set over a bowl to drain for 10 minutes.
In a serving bowl, toss together bread cubes, sliced red peppers and drained chopped tomatoes. Stir olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic into the drained tomato juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour tomato juice dressing over the salad. Toss once again and garnish with sliced basil.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 133
;
Total Fat: 8 g
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Saturated Fat: 1 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
;
Carbohydrates: 15 g
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Protein: 3 g
;
Vitamin A: 256 RE
;
Vitamin C: 83 mg
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Calcium: 30 mg
;
Sodium: 106 mg
;
Iron: 1 mg
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Fiber: 2 g