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July 10, 2010

Tomato & Cucumber Summer Salad

TOMATO & CUCUMBER SUMMER SALAD INGREDIENTS: 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise 1 medium cucumber, peeled (striped)and cubed, leave seeds in 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and whole 1 1/2 tablespoon oregano flakes 2 tablespoons red wine vinaigrette, to coat (prepared in advance - 3 part ext. virgin olive oil to 1 part red wine vinegar) salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: Combine the grape tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese and kalamata olives in a large bowl. Add the red wine vinaigrette, oregano flakes, salt and pepper and gently toss until mixed. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve and enjoy! TO STORE: Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to one day. TO PREPARE IN ADVANCE: The tomatoes, cucumber, cheese and olives can be prepared up to two days in advance and stored separately in the refrigerator. Dress with oregano, vinaigrette and seasonings just before serving.

posted by Tony Nasello on 7/10/2010 2:39:29 PM