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Title: TANGY ITALIAN SALAD Post by: Ryan Martis on July 04, 2009, 05:35:28 AM Firm ripe tomatoes are combined with cool cucumbers and crisp lettuce leaves tossed in low fat basil flavoured vinaigrette.
Tomatoes provide vitamin A and fibre while lettuce and cucumbers contribute fibre as well as vitamin C and iron. Cooking Time : Nil. Preparation Time : 10 mins. Serves 4. For the salad 2 cups tomatoes (quartered and deseeded) 1 cup cucumber, sliced 2 cups lettuce leaves, torn into pieces To be mixed into a dressing 1 teaspoon crushed garlic 1 teaspoon fresh basil leaves, chopped 1½ tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon olive oil salt and pepper to taste Method 1. Combine all the ingredients in a salad bowl and chill thoroughly. 2. Just before serving, add the dressing and toss well. 3. Serve immediately. |