Recipe: Layered Slaw (using tomatoes, olives and feta)

LAYERED SLAW

FOR THE SALAD:
1 medium sweet onion, sliced
1 small cabbage, shredded
2 tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
1 cucumber, halved and sliced
1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 (4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
FOR THE DRESSING:
2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Cut each onion slice in half, and separate into half rings. Layer onion and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.

Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously; pour over salad. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.

Toss and serve with a slotted spoon.

Makes 6-8 servings
Source: Pam & KerryAnn Cobb, 1997