Fresh Tomato Basil Salad
This salad is light and refreshing and great on the waist line perfect for a hot summer day on some whole grain freshetta bread.
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces or equal amount of cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 large garlic clove crushed
- 1 cup fresh basil coarsley chopped
- 1/2 red onion thinly chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 large lemon squeezed
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Method
Combine vegetables in a large bowl. Pour in the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and the rest of the ingredients; stir gently to coat the vegetables. Allow to marinate for an hour in the refrigerater before serving.
For a complete meal enjoy this salad with some feta cheese.

