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what we eat in the hot summer?tomatoes and cucumbers are the sensible choice.there is a good salad which i find in the website today.'Greek Salad with Fresh Tomatoes and Feta',we can try to make it,i think it'll be delicious.

Greek immigrants who settled in the Midwest brought this classic fresh salad to America's tables. A Greek salad is a perfect recipe to enjoy sweet, ripe cherry tomatoes, along with the traditional cucumbers, onions and feta cheese.

Makes 8 Greek Salad with Fresh Tomatoes and Feta

Ingredients:

• 1 pint ripe red cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1 green or red bell pepper, diced
• 1 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dried Greek oregano
• 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes, optional
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped
• 8 oz feta cheese, diced or crumbled

Preparation:

Toss all ingredients, except for the romaine and feta cheese, in a bowl until combined. Cover and chill for 1 hour in the fridge. Remove and toss well again, taste for seasoning, and adjust if needed. Divide lettuce on 8 cold salad plates, top with salad, and then feta. Serve immediately.