Shepherd’s Salad

Salad

 * 4 large tomatoes, cubed
 * 3 mild green chilies, seeded and minced, or 1 green bell pepper, seeded and minced
 * 4 scallions, finely chopped
 * 1 English cucumber, diced
 * 10 sprigs fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
 * 5 small radishes, optional, for garnish
 * 8 to 10 black olives, optional, for garnish

Dressing

 * ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
 * juice of ½ lemon
 * 1 tbsp white vinegar
 * salt and black pepper to taste

Salad

 * 1) Mix together the tomatoes, chilies, scallions, cucumber and parsley in a large bowl.

Dressing

 * 1) Beat together the olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar in a second bowl.
 * 2) Season to taste with salt and pepper.
 * 3) Dress the salad.
 * 4) Peel the radishes, if using, in strips, and garnish the salad with radishes and black olives, if desired.