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.
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Calories 37kcal
Carbs (g): 7
Ingredients
Dressing:
3/4cupwhite vinegar OR other vinegar
1/2teaspooncelery salt
1-1/2teaspoonsmustard seed OR 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2teaspoonssalt
1-1/2tablespoonssugar
1/8teaspooncayenne pepper (start with less and add to taste)
1/8teaspoonpepper
1/4cupwater
Salad:
6large tomatoes, cut into chunks OR 3 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1green pepper, seeded and diced
1medium onion, diced
1cucumber, 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.
Nutrition Facts
Firecracker Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 37
% Daily Value*
Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 297mg12%
Potassium 315mg9%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 865IU17%
Vitamin C 26.8mg32%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.