Fresh Southern Tomato Salad

Serves 4

5 tomatoes, quartered

2 T. olive oil

1 T. red wine vinegar

1 T. fresh basil, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

salt and pepper to taste

Garnish: seasoned croutons, crumbled feta cheese

Place tomatoes in a serving bowl; set aside. Whisk together oil, vinegar and seasonings. Pour over tomatoes, tossing well. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with croutons and cheese.

Pop unripe tomatoes into a brown paper grocery bag and store in a dark closet. They’ll ripen overnight!