Vegetables & Sides — Garlic & Herb

INGREDIENTS (8 servings): 2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 cucumbers, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Garlic & Herb F.I.T. Brine 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled pepper DIRECTIONS:  In medium bowl combine tomatoes and cucumber. Whisk oil and lemon juice in a small bowl; season dressing with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Season to taste with Garlic & Herb F.I.T. Brine and pepper. Sprinkle feta over salad and serve.

INGREDIENTS (2 servings): 1/8 teaspoon Garlic & Herb F.I.T. Brine 1 cup no-salt-added chicken broth 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 small garlic clove, minced ¾ cup uncooked couscous 1 ½ tablesppons balsamic vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon pepper ¾ cup chopped seeded tomato (about ½ pound) DIRECTIONS: Combine chicken broth, basil, and garlic in a saucepan; bring to a boil Stir in couscous and remove from heat; let stand 5 min Fluff with a fork Combine vinegar , olive oil, pepper, and Garlic & Herb F.I.T. Brine  in a bowl; stir with a wire whisk until blended. Add...

INGREDIENTS (4 servings): 3 large tomatoes, 1/4-inch thick slices 1 pound fresh mozzarella, 1/4-inch thick slices 20 to 30 leaves fresh basil Extra-virgin olive oil Balsamic vinegar Coarse salt and pepper 1/2 teaspoon Garlic & Herb F.I.T. Brine DIRECTIONS:  Layer alternating tomatoes slices, mozzarella slices and basil leaves on a large platter. Drizzle the salad with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.