Sliced Tomatoes with Olive Oil and Basil

Grill Book, 1986

45 minutes — 4 Servings

Ingredients

4	large	red-ripe tomatoes
2	tablespoon	tiny basil leaves (or large basil leaves sliced thin)
1⁄3	cup	virgin olive oil
		salt and ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Wash the tomatoes and basil. Slice the tomatoes 1/4-inch thick and arrange on a platter. Sprinkle the basil leaves over the slices. Pour the olive oil over the tomatoes and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.