Marinated Heirloom Tomato Salad

Looking for summer recipes that would use our garden's tomatoes, herbs & other vegies. This recipe from Sunset fits the bill nicely.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar (red wine vinegar OK)
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3  lbs tomatoes, mixed firm-ripe heirloom
• 3  tablespoons mint leaves, chopped fresh
• 3  tablespoons basil leaves, chopped fresh
•  salt, to taste
•  black pepper, fresh cracked, to taste

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil. Rinse and core tomatoes and slice 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. Arrange in layers in an airtight container or on a serving dish, drizzling vinegar mixture and sprinkling mint, basil, salt, and pepper evenly over each layer.
2. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving.