Roman Salad

Ingredients

1/2 pound tomatoes – chopped
1/4 pound green peppers – chopped in 1″ pieces
1 pound red onion – halved and sliced
1/2 cup kalamata black olives – whole or chopped
4 sticks celery – chopped in 1″ pieces
1 tablespoon capers – rinsed
1/4 bunch basil – chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 clove garlic – minced
1/16 tablespoon dried basil
1/16 teaspoon salt and pepper

Preparation

  1. Mix oil, garlic, dried basil, salt and pepper.
  2. Mix other ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Add oil mixture to vegetables and stir gently. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Toss again just before serving.