Grape Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Here is a nice light summer salad to enjoy.

Grape Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Recipe serves: 8

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil leaves
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
2 pints grape tomatoes


Place all the ingredients except the tomatoes in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well.

Gently toss the tomatoes with the vinaigrette. Garnish with fresh
basil leaves. (optional)

Serving Size: about 1/2 cup of salad