Classic Mediterranean Tomato and Olive Salad

Ingredients

• 4 large ripe tomatoes
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 pinch salt and pepper

Method

1. Prepare the vegetables

2. 1

   Wash the lettuce thoroughly, pat dry, and chop into bite-sized pieces.

3. 2

   Dice the tomatoes into uniform chunks.

4. 3

   Pit the olives if necessary and slice them in half.

5. Assemble the salad

6. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and olives.

7. 5

   In a small jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.

8. 6

   Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.