Tomato and Red Onion Salad

This salad is best prepared in season with summer-ripe tomatoes, sweet onions and chives from the garden this is eating at its best. Add a little crumbled blue cheese to jazz it up.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 large ripe tomatoes, cored and sliced
1/2 large red onion, sliced thinly
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons red wine or cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped chives
Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Arrange tomato and onion slices in a shallow bowl.
2. Stir together oil and vinegar, season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Drizzle dressing over tomatoes and onions. Let stand for 30 minutes; garnish with chives.

Makes 8 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.