Tomato, Lime, and Onion Salad

Name: Tomato, Lime, and Onion Salad
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1/3 cup)
Ingredients: 4 cups vertically sliced red onion; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup chopped tomato; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint; 1 teaspoon grated lime rind

1 Rating

This refreshing salad balances the menu's overall spiciness. If you're unable to find good large tomatoes, substitute quartered cherry tomatoes.

By Bruce Aidells

Recipe by Cooking Light September 2003

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Credit: Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Recipe Summary

Yield:

8 servings (serving size: about 1/3 cup)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

4 cups vertically sliced red onion
¼ cup fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup chopped tomato
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon grated lime rind

Directions

Step 1
Combine the first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl; let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Stir in the tomato and remaining ingredients.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

29 calories; calories from fat 6%; fat 0.2g; poly fat 0.1g; protein 0.9g; carbohydrates 6.8g; fiber 1.4g; iron 0.3mg; sodium 122mg; calcium 14mg.

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