Tomato Salad with a Simple Vinagrette
Just a few additional ingredients are needed bring these thick slices of tomatoes to a new level.
Ingredients
- Serves 4
- 3 tablespoons minced shallots
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 large ripe beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2" slices
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 10 fresh medium basil leaves, torn into approx. 1/2" pieces
Directions
- Combine shallots, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil to blend. Set vinaigrette aside.
- Arrange tomatoes on a large platter. Season with salt and pepper and dried oregano.
- Scatter basil on top.
- Whisk vinaigrette again; drizzle over salad.
