Edamame, Tomato and Feta Salad with Fresh Basil

The Labor Day Weekend is in full force and that means picnics and parties for many of us!! I am always looking for sneaky ways to show people what clean food tastes like without it looking like a diet dish!!! My Coach shared this recipe and I just couldn't wait to try it! I had plenty of fresh tomatoes and basil from my garden so I didn't even have to buy them at the grocery store!!!

Amazingly good salad!

This salad was bursting with flavor and it was gorgeous!!!

Ingredients:

3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar, or to taste
1 tbsp water
1 clove of garlic, minced
3/4 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 pound edamame (shelled) cooked
10 medium plum tomatoes seeded and chopped
1/2 cup basil, fresh, cut into ribbons
1 small uncooked red onion finely sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions:
To make the dressing, in a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, water, garlic, salt, and pepper, set aside.
In a large serving bowl, combine edamame, tomatoes, basil and onion; toss with dressing and sprinkle with cheese. Yields about 1 cup per serving.

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