1 small zucchini or yellow summer squash, thinly sliced (about 1¼ cups)
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme or basil or 1 teaspoon dried thyme or basil, crushed
1 clove garlic, minced
Pine nuts, toasted (optional)
Preparation
Prep: 20 m
Ready In: 50 m
Cut tomatoes into wedges. Cut sweet pepper into small squares. In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, sweet pepper, zucchini, red onion and parsley; set aside.
For dressing, in a screw-top jar, combine oil, vinegar, the water, thyme or basil and garlic. Cover; shake well. Pour over vegetable mixture. Toss lightly to coat.
Let mixture stand at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Or cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours, stirring once or twice. Let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes before serving.) If desired, garnish with pine nuts (see Tip). Serve with a slotted spoon.
Tip: To toast pine nuts, spread in a shallow baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake in a 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden, shaking pan once or twice.
Nutrition information
Serving size: 1 serving
Per serving: 65 calories; 5 g fat(1 g sat); 1 g fiber; 5 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 17 mcg folate; 0 mg cholesterol; 3 g sugars; 574 IU vitamin A; 26 mg vitamin C; 15 mg calcium; 0 mg iron; 7 mg sodium; 203 mg potassium
