Italian Tomato Salad

Ingredients

• 3 large tomatoes, chopped*
• 1 small purple onion, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• Garnish: croutons

Preparation

1. Combine tomato and, if desired, onion in a large bowl.
2. Combine basil and next 6 ingredients; add to tomato mixture, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Chill 8 hours. Garnish, if desired.
5. * 6 plum tomatoes may be substituted for 3 large tomatoes.