Heirloom Tomato and Zucchini Salad

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recipe courtesy of the American Tomato Growers Association ^[4]

There’s nothing better this time of year then heading to your local farm or farmer’s market, or into your own background garden and harvesting fresh vegetables and making a delicious summer salad. If you love tomatoes and zucchini, here’s a salad you’ll love.

Heirloom Tomato and Zucchini Salad 

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.                             MAKES: 12 servings

Ingredients

• 7 large heirloom tomatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds), cut into wedges
• 3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 2 medium sweet yellow peppers, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon each minced fresh basil, parsley and tarragon

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, zucchini and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, sugar and salt until blended. Stir in herbs.
2. Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each)