Tomato Balsamic Salad

Fresh, easy and simple?  I introduce to you the easiest but most delicious salad.  I think a lot of people have something similar to this in their repertoire but I give to you, mine.  I make this often and I enjoy it with enthusiasm every time.  It's so fresh, crunchy and juicy with a salty note from the cheese. No lettuce necessary. Use any type, shape or colour of Tomato you have.  This goes with all things meat, fish, grilled, sandwiches, in a wrap....you get the gist.
p.s. use the best olive oil and balsamic you own. 
p.p.s.  I used yellow tomatoes and red grape tomatoes...contrast people, it's contrast.


Seriously, how good does that look.....freshy fresh .....

... another angle....it's just so dang pretty.

Tomato Balsamic Salad

Serves 4

1 tbsp good quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp good quality Balsamic Vinegar
1 small clove garlic, minced
3 medium tomatoes, cut in chunks (you can also do a combo of any regular and grape tomatoes)
1/3 English Cucumber, cut in chunks
scant 1/4 cup Sweet Onion, sliced thinly (use sweet, don't argue with me on this one)
1/4 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
salt & pepper to taste
Fresh Basil, torn

Combine the first 3 ingredients in the bottom of a salad bowl with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.  Toss the next 4 ingredients into the bowl and make them mingle.  Taste for seasoning again and toss gently with the torn Basil.