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2 pounds heirloom tomatoes in different sizes, colors and textures Ask a question about this ingredient
very good olive oil for drizzling Ask a question about this ingredient
salt and pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
a scattering of lemon basil leaves left whole, to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
Choose a great variety of tomatoes for this recipe. Variable tastes and textures will add a lot of interest to this salad.
Ask a question about this stepStart by slicing the tomatoes between 1/4 and 1/2 inch thick. Again vary the thicknesses slightly to get a more interesting texture. Very small tomatoes may be halved or quartered. There is no "right way".
Ask a question about this stepArrange the slices attractively on a platter. Season them generously with salt and pepper, drizzle the olive oil over the top. Be generous because the oil combines with the juices to make a delicious dressing. Tuck the whole lemon basil in attractively here and there over the top of the tomatoes. Let this stand at room temperature at least 20 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepWho could resist ?! Haven't seen lemon basil - will look for it in the nurseries, thanks.
Brette is the Editorial Assistant of Food52.
Just noticed this. Beautiful. I have lemon basil in my garden for recipes just like this.