Tomato Mint Salad

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- 2 tomatoes - mint - 1T walnuts - pepper - dressing (2T olive oil, 1T white wine vinegar, 1t wholegrain mustard)

1. Slice the tomatoes thinly, crosswise. 2. Add mint to bring out the tomato's color, chopped walnuts, pour over the dressing, and top with a few more walnuts.