TOMATO SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND FETA

Tomato Salad With Cucumber and Feta image

Serve this on a large fancy serving dish and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. I have served this many times at my dinner parties... not only is this beautiful to look at, it is absolutely delicious!. Olives can be replaced with capers if desired, and oregano can be replaced with fresh basil. Plan ahead this salad needs to be left out at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerated for 3 hours before serving. Another variation for this salad is layer mozzarella cheese in between the veggies and omit the feta, it is just as good both ways, but I have to say that the feta is better. Be certain to only use an firm English cucumber for this, otherwise the salad will get watery. This salad should serve up to 6 people, increase all ingredients if serving more. If you are serving this chilled I strongly suggest to let the salad sit out for 1 hour at room temperature before serving, the tomatoes will soften and taste better, tomatoes really should not be refrigerated, they permanently loose their taste and texture. You will love this salad!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Cheese

Time 3h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

5 -6 large firm ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 medium English cucumber, sliced (peel left on or off)
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil (use a good-quality olive oil for this)
1 -2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 -5 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled (or to taste)
1 cup black olives (preferably Kalamata or similar brine-cured)
salt and pepper

Steps:

In a large serving platter overlap tomato, onion and cucumber in a decorative pattern.
In a small bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, oregano, chopped garlic, salt and black pepper.
Drizzle over the veggies on the plate and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate for minimum of 3 hours (basting occasionally with the dressing).
When ready to serve sprinkle with feta cheese and olives.
Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.9, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 50.1, Sodium 935.7, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 11.2, Protein 11.3

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