Simple, tasty, and nutritious, this salad is sure to please. One of the reasons we love it is because of the dominant ingredient--tomatoes. Choose your favorite--any variety (mix them up!), but if Heirloom tomatoes are available, be sure to include some of those in the mix. The silken texture and juiciness works so well with olive oil and vinegar.
The tomato is a nutritious fruit commonly used as a
vegetable. It comes to us from the ancient Mayans. The vegetable
has
incredible phyto-chemical properties with more
health-benefiting properties than those found in apples. Tomatoes are an excellent source of antioxidants, dietary fiber, minerals, and
vitamins. The fruit is often recommend in cholesterol-controlling and weight-reduction programs. Antioxidants present in tomatoes help protect against cancers, including colon,
prostate, breast, endometrial, lung, and pancreatic tumors.
Fresh
tomato is very rich
in potassium.
100 g contain 237 mg of potassium and just 5 mg of sodium. Potassium is
an important component of cell and body fluids that helps
control a healthy heart rate and blood pressure. Also, keep in mind that some blood-pressure medications actually have a tendency to decrease the potassium in our bodies. So maintaining healthy levels of potassium in our bodies through the foods we eat is especially important if you're taking one those drugs. (Speak to your doctor or pharmacist about this.)
Dressing Mix together:
1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup wine vinegar (or Balsamic) salt to taste juice of one lemon 1 tsp. basil 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. oregano
Pour the dressing over: 1 lb, tofu, cut in 3/4" cubes
Marinate for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally
Wash, core, and cut into wedges: 3 fresh tomatoes
Wash and slice thin: 3 cucumbers
Add these to the marinated tofu along with: 1/2 large red onion, chopped 1 cup Greek or black olives
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