pat's Recipe

Mediterranean Tomato Salad

Category: SALADS

1 clove garlic
3 large, ripe tomatoes, cut into bite-size
pieces
12 pitted black olives, halved
3/4 cup cubed Feta cheese
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Halve garlic; rub a large salad bowl with cut side of garlic. Discard garlic.
Combine tomatoes, olives and cheese in salad bowl. Add vinegar, oil, oregano and thyme; toss to mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, to let flavors blend. Let salad stand at room temperature 1 or 2 hours before serving.
note: if desired, drain some of the dressing before serving. Thoroughly drain leftovers before storing in the refrigerator.
makes 6 servings