Greek Tomato Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large ripe tomatoes
12 ripe olives, pitted
3/4 c. Feta cheese
3 Tbsp. wine vinegar
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. thyme
salt to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 clove garlic (optional)

Preparation

Cut tomatoes to bite size (a basket of small ones may also be used).
Cut olives in half.
Crumble the cheese coarsely or cube. Rub bowl with garlic; add tomatoes, olives and cheese.
Sprinkle with vinegar and olive oil.
Add seasonings and toss.
Marinate for at least 4 hours.
If longer, store in refrigerator until 1 to 2 hours before serving.
Serve at room temperature.
Great with pork or lamb.