Marinated Heirloom Tomato Salad

If you're packing a picnic, assemble this salad right in the container you'll transport it in; otherwise, layer it on a serving platter. Prep time: about 20 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes to chill.

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons  balsamic or red wine vinegar
• 2  tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil
• 3  pounds  mixed firm-ripe heirloom or other tomatoes
• 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh mint leaves
• 3  tablespoons  chopped fresh basil leaves
• Salt and cracked black pepper

Preparation

1. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil. Rinse and core tomatoes and slice 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. Arrange in layers in an airtight container or on a serving dish, drizzling vinegar mixture and sprinkling mint, basil, salt, and pepper evenly over each layer.

2. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

91 (54% from fat)

Protein:

2.1g

Fat:

5.4g (sat 0.8)

Carbohydrate:

11g

Fiber:

3.2g

Sodium:

22mg

Cholesterol:

0.0mg