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Quick Hemp and Tomato Salad

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I am loving these cherry tomatoes with hemp heart seeds. They are great as a snack, especially during the hot summer days. Or, they can be a side dish to a great grilled dish.

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Here are four fun facts about tomatoes you may not have known!

1. ALTHOUGH SCIENTIFICALLY A FRUIT, IN AMERICA TOMATOES ARE LEGALLY VEGETABLES.

This has been decided in 1893 when a produce importer from New York contended a tariff collector’s 10% tax for importing vegetables as perthe Tariff Act 1883. He argued that the tomatoes they imported were not, in fact, vegetables. Interestingly, in determining this, there was reference to a similar case. In that case, there was contention whether beans are seed. The Supreme Court decided that although “botanically speaking, tomatoes are the fruit of a vine”, in everyday usage they are “usually served at dinner in, with, orafter the soup, fish, or meats which constitute the principal part of the repast, and not, like fruits generally, as dessert”. Thus, they ruled in favor of the defendant. This century however,  some states  disagree. So, both Ohio and Tennessee’s official state fruit is the tomato. Meanwhile, Arkansas compromised and made it both the state vegetable and fruit.

2. HISTORICALLY, TOMATOES WERE CONSIDERED TOXIC IN EUROPE.

One factor which contributed to this fear is its physical resemblance to deadly nightshade. This led it to be placed in the poisonous Solanaceae botanical category. Another factor is that in 1700s Europe, plates with high lead amounts were used. The acid from tomatoes would absorb this lead, therefore causing lead poisoning. Unfortunately, this was not realized at the time. Thus, tomatoes were deemed dangerous. The latter factor has in fact been mentioned in popular culture, in the Ricky Gervais show, by Karl Pilkington.

3. TOMATOES HAVE HEALTH BENEFITS, AND BEEN CONSIDERED AS AN EDIBLE VACCINE.

Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants. They may “slow the growth only of aggressive and late-stage prostate tumors”. The genes of tomatoes are also being tested as an edible vaccine against  hepatitis B, Alzheimer’s and malaria. Tomatoes specifically are considered a promising vaccine medium. This is because heat can damage the vaccine’s effectiveness. Also, tomatoes needn’t be heated as they do not need to be cooked to be eaten.

4. ALTHOUGH TOMATOES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH RED, THE ORIGINAL FORM AS YELLOW.

The original fruit imported from the Andes was “yellow and cherry-sized”. This reflects by the fact that in Germany, France, and Italy, they were referred to as “golden apples”. It is believed they first arrived in Europe in the 1520s. The large variety of red tomatoes most commonly seen today emerged in 1863 in America.

What will I need to make this recipe?

  • cherry tomatoes
  • yellow onion
  • olive oil
  • hemp hearts
  • vinegar
  • salt
  • pepper

How to make Quick Hemp and Tomato Salad

Steps

Combine ingredients together.

Let marinate 5 minutes before serving.

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Ingredients 3 Ingredients

ingredients: cherry tomatoes
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ingredients: hemp seeds
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ingredient: salt
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2 Servings
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153 Calories
Time to cook: 10 mins
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • ¼ yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp hemp hearts
  • 2 tsp vinegar
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Instructions

1

Combine ingredients together.

2

Let marinate 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts
Quick Hemp and Tomato Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Sodium 26mg1%
Potassium 515mg15%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 1148IU23%
Vitamin C 53mg64%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

About the Author

Marina Rizhkov

I’m Marina, a Mother, Culinary Nutrition Expert, and Blogger. I am so glad you took the time to stop by and treat yourself to some of my recipes. My goal is to give you the knowledge and courage to get out of your comfort cooking zone and cook from scratch! You’ll find a bunch of pictures, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions to help you achieve tasty homemade meals.

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