Debra's Tomato Salad

Tomato wedges are tossed with sliced onions and cucumbers, and marinated with a zesty vinaigrette before being presented on a bed of lettuce with a garnish of hard-cooked egg and anchovy. This is a refreshing and colorful salad to display your fresh tomatoes.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 342 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 cucumbers, peeled and diced
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
• 8 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 2 red onions - cut into wedges and separated
• 2 yellow onions - cut into wedges and separated
• 8 anchovy filets (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, red onions, yellow onions, and cucumbers. Mix together olive oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over tomato mixture, and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Step 2

Arrange lettuce on plates, and place marinated tomato salad on top. Garnish with egg slices and anchovies (optional).