I've said it before, and I'll say it again, the best way to get the healthiest food is to grow it yourself, and the tomato is probably one of the best examples.
There's nothing like the taste of a home grown tomato and while there are many, many varieties of tomatoes to choose from, if I had to choose one it would probably be the Roma.
In my opinion, of all the different tomato varieties Roma has got to be the most versatile. From pastes, to sauces, to salads and sandwiches, to stand alone dishes of delight the Roma will fill the bill.
Here is a refreshing summer salad recipe perfect for that hot afternoon lunch after you've been working in the garden all morning. Yeah, those days are ahead of us.
6 plum / roma tomatoes; sliced into round slices
1 small or 1/2 medium or 1/3 large red onion, sliced
1/2 cup chopped coriander
1 lime juiced
1 table spoon olive oil
salt to taste.
1. Mix the sliced tomoatoes, onions and coriander
2. add dressing made with lime juice, olive oil and salt (put in a small bottle and shake)
This is a light refreshing salad with some wonderful flavors. For a variation just leave off the dressing and just add a little salt.
For information for growing your own tomatoes check out my friend's blog at:
Garden Organic
Until next time.
Stay happy and healthy,
P.S. Just a quick foodie thought for you gardeners out there, when planning your planting strategy, I have a tip for you. Tomatoes, bell peppers, basil, and onions all work well in the same vicinity and work as a natural deterent from insects. Tomorrow I will share with you a great summer appetizer that is a CROWD pleaser and will show off the tlc you put into growing your own organic produce.
Looking forward to it!
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