Sicilian Onion and Tomato Salad

3 -4 large ripe tomatoes

1/2-1 medium sweet onion, depending on how much onion you like .

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tsp salt

1/8 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

Fresh Mint or Basil leaves for garnishing.

Preparation:

1. Cut tomatoes into bite size pieces.
2. Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
3. Peel a cut onion in half vertically.
4. Along edge of open side, “sliver” cut onion and add to tomatoes.
5. Add the rest of ingredients and toss lightly.
6. Marinate for at least an hour.
7. Serve with  bread/rice/fried rice, provolone or emmenthal cheese or chicken/meat.