Tomato Salad With Feta And Olives

• 6 ounces feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint, plus sprigs for garnish
• 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• kosher salt or coarse salt
• 1/2 lb cucumber, peeled,seeded,and cut into small dice
• 1/2 lb cherries or 1/2 lb grape tomatoes, in assorted colors halved
• 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved (approx. 15)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
• 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• fresh ground black pepper

1. Crumble feta into a small bowl.
2. Add chopped mint and toss; set aside.
3. Season the tomato slice with salt and then arrange them, overlapping slightly, on a serving platter Sprinkle the cucumber over the tomato slices.
4. Season the grape or cherry tomatoes with salt and scatter them over the cucumbers.
5. Sprinkle the olives on top.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad.
9. Scatter feta cheese over the salad, garnish with mint and serve immediately.

feta cheese, mint, tomatoes, kosher salt, cucumber, cherries, kalamata olive, extra virgin olive oil, grated lemon, lemon juice, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tomato-salad-with-feta-and-olives-69784 (may not work)