Deep-Summer Tomato-Basil Salad

Ingredients

• 8  basil leaves plus a basil flower
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes assorted
• 8 servings coarse salt (sea salt or kosher salt)
• 8 servings good-quality olive oil extra-virgin
• 3 large vine-ripe tomatoes green red yellow (, , and )

Equipment

Directions

1. Slice large tomatoes crosswise and arrange on a platter, overlapping them and alternating colors. Tuck a basil leaf between every second or third slice.
2. Arrange cherry tomatoes in center of sliced tomatoes and top with basil flower.
3. Serve with olive oil and coarse salt on the side for sprinkling.