This recipe was passed on by my aunt. It is a colorful interesting and delicious with salad served in a self made vinaigrette. Always an excellent choice when entertaining for dinner party.

INGREDIENTS

40 cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup pitted and sliced green olives

1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced

2 green onions, minced

3 ounces pine nuts

1/2 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon white sugar

1 teaspoon dried oregano

salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. In a big bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, green olives, back olives, and spring onion.

2. In a dry skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown, turning frequently. Stir into tomato mixture.

3. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over salad, and gently stir to coat. Chill approximate 1 hour. And already to served now.