Tomato Salad Recipes – Healthy Salad Recipes

Salads

oi-Anjana NS

By Anjana Ns

Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 12:44

As summer is coming close, healthy salad recipes can help you feel fresh, fit and energetic to beat the hot season. Fresh vegetables like Tomatoes, Cucumber, Avocado are best for summer as they are low in calories and are rich in vitamins. Tomato, our special ingredient for the day, contains many nutrients like Lycopene which fights cancer cells, vitamin k prevents hemorrhages and many other medicinal properties which can prevent lever congestion, heart problems, gallstones etc. So take a look at how to prepare the tasty healthy salad recipes like tomato salad recipes.

Tomato Salad Recipes 1 - Avocado, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1. 2 avocados (sliced)

2. 2 tomatoes (sliced)

3. 1 pound mozzarella (sliced)

4. 1/2 cup basil leaves

5. 1 tsp olive oil

6. 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

7. 1 tsp pepper powder

8. Salt to taste

Method:

1. Combine all the sliced ingredients with basil leaves and mix well.

2. Sprinkle a teaspoon of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

3. Season the salad with a pinch pepper powder and salt.

Tomato Salad Recipes 2 - Tomato, Basil Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1. 2 Tomatoes (sliced)

2. 1 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped) (mint leaves can also be replaced)

3. Garlic cloves (finely chopped)

4. Balsamic vinegar

5. 1 tsp olive oil

6. 1 tsp pepper powder

7. Salt to taste

Method:

1. In a bowl, combine tomatoes basil leaves and garlic. Mix well.

2. Sprinkle balsamic vinegar and olive oil on the mixture.

3. Season with pepper and salt. Tasty tomato salad recipes are ready.

Do not refrigerate the healthy salad recipes if planning to serve immediately .

Enjoy the tomato salad recipes everyday and stay healthy by following this simple salad diet.