Greek Tomato Salad
["3 large ripe tomatoes", "12 ripe olives, pitted", "3/4 c. Feta cheese", "3 Tbsp. wine vinegar", "1/2 c. olive oil", "1/2 tsp. oregano", "1/2 tsp. thyme", "salt to taste", "freshly ground pepper to taste", "1 clove garlic (optional)"]
["Cut tomatoes to bite size (a basket of small ones may also be used).", "Cut olives in half.", "Crumble the cheese coarsely or cube. Rub bowl with garlic; add tomatoes, olives and cheese.", "Sprinkle with vinegar and olive oil.", "Add seasonings and toss.", "Marinate for at least 4 hours.", "If longer, store in refrigerator until 1 to 2 hours before serving.", "Serve at room temperature.", "Great with pork or lamb."]
["tomatoes", "olives", "Feta cheese", "wine vinegar", "olive oil", "oregano", "thyme", "salt", "freshly ground pepper", "clove garlic"]