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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Here's a beautiful and tasty way to use garden vegetables. This fresh, colorful salad is great to make ahead and take to a potluck later, after the flavors have had a chance to blend. It's sure to be a success! Ingredients:
4 tomatoes, diced and seeded |
2 cucumbers, peeled and diced |
2 green peppers, seeded and diced |
1 medium onion, diced |
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
dressing: |
1/2 cup olive oil |
1/4 cup white vinegar |
juice of 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup) |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 teaspoons chopped green onions |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
Directions:
1. In a 1-1/2-quart bowl, layer one-third to one-half of the tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, onion, olives, salt and pepper. Repeat layers two or three more times.
2. In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Pour over vegetables. Cover and chill several hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 10-12 servings.
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