Fresh Cabbage and Tomato Salad

1 head small cabbage, sliced thinly
2 medium tomatoes, cut in cubes
1 C radishes, sliced
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp olive oil
2 Tbsp rice vinegar (or lemon juice)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

1. In large bowl, mix together cabbage, tomatoes, and radishes.
2. In another bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients and pour over vegetables.

Zesty Tomato Soup

Not your traditional tomato soup, this quick-cooking dish can be a side or light main meal

1 can (14½ oz) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 C jarred roasted red peppers, drained (or substitute fresh roasted red peppers; see tip)
1 C fat-free evaporated milk
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp ground black pepper
2 Tbsp fresh basil, rinsed and chopped (or 2 tsp dried)

Watermelon and Tomato Salad

A perfect mixture of tangy and sweet

2 large tomatoes, rinsed and cut into 6 slices each
2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar (or substitute apple cider vinegar)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp fresh basil, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
4 C diced watermelon, with seeds removed (about half a small melon, rinsed)
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper

Super Quick Chunky Tomato Sauce

Make batches of this tasty sauce to go with a number of recipes in this cookbook

2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic, chopped (about 1 clove)
1 jar (12 oz) roasted red peppers, drained and diced (or substitute fresh roasted red peppers; see tip)
2 cans (14½ oz each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 can (5½ oz) low-sodium tomato juice
1 Tbsp fresh basil, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
¼ tsp ground black pepper

Eggplant Tomato Salad

Makes 5 Servings

INGREDIENTS:
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 7 tomatoes
• 1 eggplant
• 4 cloves crushed garlic
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Filling Tomato Cucumber Salad

Makes 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS:
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup canned kidney beans, drained
• 1/4 cup diced firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
• salt and pepper to taste

Sweet and Sour Tomato Salad

Makes 6 Servings

INGREDIENTS:
• 7 tomatoes
• 1 small yellow onion
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste

FETTUCINI TOMATO SAUCE RED BEANS

Ingredients:
250 grams of fettucini, hard boiled
250 grams of red beans, hard boiled
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Sauce: