Tomato Salad with Feta, Olives & Mint
Ingredients
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6 ounces feta cheese
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1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, plus sprigs for garnish
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4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
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Kosher salt
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1/2 pound cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into small dice
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1/2 pound bite-size tomatoes (cherry, pear, or grape) in assorted colors, halved
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1/2 cup nicoise or kalamata olives (about 15), pitted and halved
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
1.
Crumble the feta into a small bowl. Add the chopped mint and toss; set aside.
2.
Season the tomato slices with salt and then arrange them, overlapping slightly, on a serving platter. Sprinkle the cucumber over the tomato slices. Season the bite-size tomatoes with salt and scatter them over the cucumber. Sprinkle the olives on top.
3.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad.
4.
To serve, scatter the feta over the salad, garnish with the mint sprigs, and serve immediately.
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