Heirloom tomatoes are old-time varieties that are not usually sold commercially. We have brought in these highly flavorful, locally-grown tomatoes to help add some color and excitement to your summer meals. Heirlooms by definition have special shapes, colors, and flavors that both kids and adults find appetizing. This salad is super-simple and the kids can get creative with the colors.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds mixed heirloom tomatoes (or red, orange and yellow tomatoes)
  
• 1 cup Juice Harvest fresh corn kernels (in the Produce Department)
  
• 1/2 avocado, ripe but firm
  
• 10 fresh basil leaves
  
• 7 tablespoons Newman's Own Balsamic Vinaigrette salad dressing
  

Directions:

1. Wash and dry the tomatoes. Use a pointed knife to cut the core (where the stem was) out of the tomatoes. Slice each one into thin wedges. Arrange the slices on 7 separate plates so that it looks like a colorful fan going all around the edges of the plates (about 12 slices per plate).
   
2. Sprinkle the corn kernels in the middle of and over the tomatoes. Cut the avocado in half and then cut it into small pieces. Arrange a few pieces around the edge of the plates. Wash and dry the basil leaves on a paper towel. Tear the leaves into small pieces and sprinkle them over the tomatoes.
   
3. Do not shake the salad dressing. Pour half of the oil out of the bottle and into a plastic bag. Seal the bag and throw it into the garbage. Put the cap back on and shake the dressing so it gets all mixed up. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of dressing over each salad. Serve at room temperature.

Each serving contains:
Calories Fat Saturated Fat Cholesterol Sodium Total Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Sugars Protein Vitamin A Vitamin C Calcium Iron	75       3 g     0 g     0 mg  235 mg  12 g     2 g     2 g     2 g     20% DV 37% DV 1% DV 4% DV