Tomato and Cucumber Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 lb. ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• One 6-inch piece English cucumber, cut in half lengthwise, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 sweet onion such as Maui, Vidalia or Walla Walla, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup crumbled ricotta salata cheese
• 2 Tbs. sliced, pitted Kalamata olives
• 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste