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Deep-Summer Tomato-Basil Salad





Yields
Makes 6 to 8 servings

More an arrangement than a recipe, this salad couldn't be simpler--or taste more like summer. Prep Time: 10 minutes.

Deep-Summer Tomato-Basil Salad




Thomas J. Story
 3 large vine-ripe tomatoes (red, yellow, and green)
 8 to 10 basil leaves, plus a basil flower
 1 cup assorted cherry tomatoes
  Good-quality extra-virgin olive oil
  Coarse salt (sea salt or kosher salt)
Step 1
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.

Step 2
2

Arrange cherry tomatoes in center of sliced tomatoes and top with basil flower.

Step 3
3

Serve with olive oil and coarse salt on the side for sprinkling.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories25
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g1%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 12mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 5.5g2%

Dietary Fiber 1.1g4%
Protein 1g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.