Greek Tomato Salad

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Ingredients

  • 4.0 cupTomatoes
  • 0.25 teaspoonsalt
  • 0.5 teaspoonSugar
  • 2.0 cloveGarlic
  • 0.5 teaspoonOregano
  • 1.0 eachShallots
  • 1.0 tablespoonVinegar, Wine
  • 2.0 tablespoonOil, Olive
  • 1.0 eachCucumber
  • 0.5 cupOlives, Black
  • 0.25 poundCheese, Feta
  • 3.0 tablespoonParsley

Instructions

1

The most important thing about this recipe is handling the tomatoes. Cut tomatoes into quarters, with one cut along the equator.

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2

Toss with the salt and sugar, and allow to sit for a half hour. Toss on occasion. Drain, reserving liquid.

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3

While tomatoes sit, get remaining ingredients ready. Here, I used fresh oregano, so I had to mince it.

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4

Use a salad spinner to pull more liquid off the tomatoes. Reserve liquid.

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5

Strain reserved juice to remove seeds. Press on seeds to extract all liquid. You want 1/2 cup.

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6

Place the shallot, garlic, oregano, vinegar and reserved 1/2 cup of juice into a pan and simmer till reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Whisk in the oil.

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7

Toss veggies in a salad bowl. I added some Vadalia onions too... Toss with the dressing and you're done.

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Recipe Complete!

Enjoy your Greek Tomato Salad!

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