Tomato, Onion, and Pepper Salad

Description
Serves 4

Ingredients

 * 1 large onion, thinly sliced
 * salt
 * 2 large fresh, ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
 * 2 large green bell peppers, thinly sliced
 * plenty of freshly ground black pepper, to taste
 * 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
 * 3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

 * 1) Place the onion slices in a small bowl and toss with 1 teaspoon salt.
 * 2) Let stand for 25 minutes, then rinse under cold running water and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
 * 3) Place the tomato, pepper, and onion slices in alternating layers in a shallow serving bowl, sprinkling each layer with salt and pepper.
 * 4) Sprinkle the vegetables with the vinegar and oil and toss gently.
 * 5) Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.