Firecracker Salad
It's a great refreshing salad. But even better you can make it ahead, it stores well, and it has a big pop of flavor.
Servings 8
Calories 37kcal
Carbs (g):
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 3/4 cup white vinegar OR other vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons mustard seed OR 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1-1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (start with less and add to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup water
Salad:
- 6 large tomatoes, cut into chunks OR 3 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 green pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and seeded, sliced and cut into quarters
Instructions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in small pan. Heat over medium heat, stirring often, until sugar dissolves. Allow to cool to room temperature (can be hurried by putting it in the refrigerator).
- Mix salad ingredients in bowl, pour dressing over and toss.