Tomato and Garlic Salad (Salat Iz Pomidorov S Chesnokom)

This is another great salad for a Russian Barbeque, but get the ripest and meatiest tomatoes. Use the opal basil, if at all possible.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2  large garlic cloves, crushed in a garlic press
• 5  medium  sized tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges (fresh, ripe)
• 1⁄3 cup  finely chopped red onion
• 3  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 1⁄4 cup  slivered fresh basil, preferably opal

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and the garlic and let stand for 30 minutes.
2. Place the tomatoes and onion in a salad bowl and sprinkle with the vinegar and garlic mixture. Toss with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Sprinkle the salad with the basil and serve.