In honor of the first day of summer here is a recipe full of summer flavor and color, tomato and basil salad. Even better, it's simple.
Serve the salad with an Italian or Mediterranean style BBQ, at a potluck or for a simple snack with buttered toast points. The salad really showcases the wonderful combination of tomato and basil and allows their bold flavors to shine.
1/2 to 1 tomato per person (use tomatoes that are bright in color but firm to touch and use a variety of colors preferably local and heirloom)
1-2 basil leaves per tomato
Extra virgin olive oil
Balsalmic vinegar
Freshly ground pepper
Sea salt
Chop and deseed the tomatoes, place in a bowl. Gather the basil and snip the leaves with kitchen scissors right over the tomatoes. Drizzle with the oil and vinegar. Top with pepper and salt to taste. Toss gently and serve. This salad also goes well with fresh mozzarella or feta.
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