Greek Pasta Salad With Shrimp And Olives - tomatoes

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb. tomatoes, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 lb. Feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 c. olive oil
• 1/2 c. pitted black olives (brine cured; I found this really makes a difference)
• 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. dry vermouth or red wine
• 1 Tbsp. dried thyme flakes
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, chopped (if you really aren't nuts about garlic, do 2 cloves)
• 3/4 lb. linguine (I use penne because it's easier to manage on your fork)
• 3/4 lb. fresh shrimp, cooked