Heirloom Tomato Salad with Tomato Granita

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 2 teaspoons olive oil extravirgin
• 1 tablespoon basil fresh thinly sliced
• 8 ounces heirloom tomatoes peeled seeded
• 4  heirloom tomatoes assorted cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices ( 2 pounds)
• 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 

Equipment

• food processor
• blender
• baking pan

Directions

1. To prepare granita, place vinegar, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and seeded peeled tomato in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
2. Place tomato mixture in an 8-inch square baking dish; cover and freeze until firm, stirring twice during first 2 hours.
3. Remove mixture from freezer; scrape entire mixture with a fork until fluffy.
4. To prepare salad, arrange tomato slices on a platter.
5. Sprinkle tomatoes with pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Top with granita.
6. Sprinkle with basil.