Summer provides so much fresh ingredients for creative salads.
Here’s one I enjoy!
4 large garden fresh tomatoes, any kind you like, cut into large dice or wedges
1 cucumber, seeded and cubed
1/4 med red onion, sliced very thin
1/2 stalk of celery, diced fine
1/2 cup olives, halved; Kalamata, black canned or any kind you enjoy
2 TBLS fresh basil, chopped
2 TBLS fresh parsley, chopped
1 TSP dried oregano
6oz – 8oz Feta cheese, cubed OR fresh mozzarella pearls(BelGioioso is a brand I use)
2 TBLS to 1/4 cup virgin olive oil
4 TBLS red wine vinegar or any type you prefer
Salt & Pepper to taste
Directions;
Toss all together and serve with a crusty bread or top the bread slices to make a garden bruschetta.