Italian Tomato Salad

Ingredients 

2 to 3 pounds fresh ripe tomatoes

¼ peeled thinly sliced red onion

1 thinly sliced garlic cloves

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 chiffonade fresh basil leaves

1 tablespoon dry oregano leaves

coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

How to Make an Italian Tomato Salad

Arrange the tomatoes: First, I fan out the tomato slices on a large plate or platter. I make sure the slices are overlapping slightly but not stacked.

Top with aromatics: Then, I scatter the thinly sliced onions and some finely grated garlic over the top. 

Dress: I drizzle red wine vinegar and olive oil over the entire salad. Then, I sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the top, followed by a pinch of dried oregano.

Season and serve: Finally, I season the salad with flaky salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.