Yields
6 servings
An assortment of tomatoes served with a fragrant homemade dressing.
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ingredients
Dressing
½
cup olive oil
1
tbsp sugar
2
tsp chopped fresh parsley
2
tsp slivered fresh basil (chiffonade)
2
tsp red wine vinegar
½
tsp kosher salt
½
tsp freshly ground black pepper
¼
tsp ground thyme
2
green onions, sliced
1
clove garlic, minced finely
Tomatoes
2
lb(s) mixed tomatoes, different shapes and colors
1
head butter lettuce, leaves separated
Lots of fresh basil leaves, for garnish
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directions
Step 1
Mix the olive oil, sugar, parsley, basil, vinegar, salt, pepper, thyme, green onions and garlic in a large bowl.
Step 2
Cut the tomatoes into slices, chunks, quarters or halves, depending on the size. Add the tomatoes to the dressing and marinate for 3 to 4 hours.
Step 3
To serve: Lay out the butter lettuce leaves on a platter. Remove the tomatoes with a slotted spoon and spoon generously onto the lettuce. Drizzle over some of the dressing. Sprinkle over lots of whole basil leaves and basil stems with a few leaves on then.